A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision marked a new era of freedom for public servants in 22 states, including Illinois. Here’s what public sector workers need to do to secure their newly restored rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision today in Janus v. AFSCME, confirming that forced union fees are unconstitutional.

The Janus case could mean the restoration of government workers’ constitutional right to free speech.

Government worker unions and their allies are preparing for a potential loss in Janus v. AFSCME, doing whatever they can to bolster union ranks. One example: House Bill 5309, which would privilege union status over the interests of other state government workers.

As Kane County officials prepare for union contract negotiations, county taxpayers might soon be bracing for higher property taxes.

Government unions claim providing workers with a choice whether to pay fees to a union will result in "free riders" - but that claim is disingenuous.

Springfield native Mark Janus saw his case come before the U.S. Supreme Court for oral arguments Feb. 26.

A District 211 board member is sitting in on negotiations with the same teachers union that bought her campaign signs during the 2017 District 211 school board election. But much more than yard signs, Illinois' collective bargaining laws for government worker unions stack the deck against local taxpayers.

Unlike most of its neighbors, Illinois places no limits on the types of provisions that can be negotiated into government worker contracts.