How 2 Illinois women saved caregivers millions
How 2 Illinois women saved caregivers millions
Pam Harris’ victory in the Supreme Court, and Laura Baston’s application of that ruling, have cut SEIU dues-skimming by 40%.
Labor-union membership in Illinois: Public vs. private
Labor-union membership in Illinois: Public vs. private
Only 10 percent of private-sector workers in Illinois belong to a union. But over half of public-sector workers are unionized.
More than $1.5M in union cash may cloud Lisa Madigan’s judgment on Right to Work
More than $1.5M in union cash may cloud Lisa Madigan’s judgment on Right to Work
While no definitive legal opinion has been issued on the merits of local Right to Work, Madigan has charged Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal with violating federal labor law.
LIVESTREAM: Three state employees join Rauner in legal challenge of ‘fair share’ union fees
LIVESTREAM: Three state employees join Rauner in legal challenge of ‘fair share’ union fees
Live today at 2:30pm. Three state workers represented by the Liberty Justice Center have taken legal action to end the collection of fair share union dues in Illinois.
Illinois labor-union membership in 10 charts
Illinois labor-union membership in 10 charts
One in 10 workers in the private, for-profit sector are union members in Illinois – 1 in 12 in the nonprofit sector. But more than half of Illinois’ government workers belong to a union.
Wisconsin becomes 25th Right-to-Work state
Wisconsin becomes 25th Right-to-Work state
The Badger State is now even more alluring for Illinois workers and businesses.
Union membership collapsing in forced-union states
Union membership collapsing in forced-union states
An unhealthy business climate and the forced-union status quo in states like Illinois does not serve the well-being of rank-and-file union members.
Right to Work sweeps Midwest, heads for passage in Wisconsin
Right to Work sweeps Midwest, heads for passage in Wisconsin
Neighboring states have seen the light. Illinois needs to have its own Right-to-Work realization, or be left behind.
Illinois unions wrote the laws they blame in ‘fair share’ debate
Illinois unions wrote the laws they blame in ‘fair share’ debate
Unions say state law forces them to represent all government workers – even those who don’t want to belong to a union. The catch? That’s what unions asked for.
Right to Work is surrounding Illinois
Right to Work is surrounding Illinois
As neighbors and regional peers move to foster business growth, Illinois is being left behind.
Kinnikinnick school board keeps teacher contract under wraps
Kinnikinnick school board keeps teacher contract under wraps
The taxpayers footing the bill will be left in the dark until after the contract is finalized.
Amid dues hikes, AFSCME opt-outs left in the dark on union spending
Amid dues hikes, AFSCME opt-outs left in the dark on union spending
If people are forced to pay money to unions, they should at the very least have easy access to a detailed account of how their money is spent.
Agency fees, the First Amendment and Rauner’s executive order
Agency fees, the First Amendment and Rauner’s executive order
When it comes to collecting ‘fair share’ fees, abolishing the practice would be the only outcome that’s truly fair to workers across the country.
Government union contracts kept secret – until it’s too late
Government union contracts kept secret – until it’s too late
Public bodies in Illinois rarely let taxpayers see proposed contracts before a vote – but local officials certainly don’t mind sticking taxpayers with the bill afterward.