Illinois sees nation’s largest spike in new initial unemployment claims

By Bryce Hill

10/16/2020

Initial unemployment claims in Illinois increased by more than 9,800 last week, the worst spike in the country.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor, unemployment

House bill would regulate ‘trampoline safety’

04/13/2017

Instead of spending time on economic reforms, politicians crafted a bill that would apply new rules and regulations on trampoline safety that would add thousands of dollars in costs for equipment, travel and overtime for inspections.

TAGS: Elaine Nekritz, IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor, Laura Fine, regulations, Robert Martwick, Robyn Gabel, Trampoline Safety Act

Unions take advantage of Illinois’ prevailing wage law

By Paul Kersey

10/28/2013

When a state construction project goes up for bid, a union outfit often ends up with the contract. This is one of the seamier aspects of Illinois government. State laws and common practices for bidding are designed to cover up for union firms’ disadvantages and steer projects their way. The unions are always ready to...

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor, International Union of Operating Engineers, IUOE, prevailing wage

How government unions work against interests of private-sector unions, taxpayers

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Joel Hamernick

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students