Quote of the day, March 10
Quote of the day, March 10
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.
Future obligations
Future obligations
Quote of the day, March 9
Quote of the day, March 9
Quote of the day, March 8
Quote of the day, March 8
Quote of the day, March 7
Quote of the day, March 7
2 Illinois universities among worst in the nation for free speech
2 Illinois universities among worst in the nation for free speech
Universities are supposed to be safe havens for controversial ideas, but at least 10 Illinois universities have one or more policies that clearly and substantially restrict freedom of speech.
Mayor Dave Schmidt, good-government advocate, remembered
Mayor Dave Schmidt, good-government advocate, remembered
In a state notorious for its troubles with public corruption, the loss of a leader like Dave Schmidt will leave a void that will be difficult to fill.
Diving into the February jobs report
Diving into the February jobs report
Establishment +295K jobs, household +96K employment, labor force -178K
Restoring state pride
Restoring state pride
There are transformational changes on the horizon in Illinois.
Walking Dead
Walking Dead
Quote of the day, March 6
Quote of the day, March 6