Illinois already has most extreme labor laws in U.S.

By Mailee Smith, Hannah Schmid

11/04/2022

Illinois law already allows some government union contracts to override state law. Amendment 1 would allow all government union contracts to do so.

TAGS: Amendment 1, labor, unions, workers rights amendment

Who is running for judge in Illinois?

By Aimee Morrissey, Perry Zhao, Joe Tabor

11/03/2022

On Nov. 8, Illinoisans will vote for important judge positions, including three Illinois Supreme Court justices and 16 appellate court judges. Their decisions impact daily life, yet about 25% of voters leave their ballots blank when they get to the judges.

TAGS: election, judges

Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work

By Perry Zhao

09/14/2022

Inconsistent language between the teachers’ and educational support employees’ contracts highlights a two-tiered discipline system

TAGS: teachers union

Get the facts: Amendment 1 study guide

By Mailee Smith, Bryce Hill

08/26/2022

The so-called “Workers’ Rights Amendment” would lead to substantial tax increases for working Illinoisans and small business owners.

TAGS: Amendment 1, workers rights amendment

Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1

By Dylan Sharkey

07/30/2022

Government worker unions are funding advertisements for a constitutional amendment that would guarantee $2,100 average property tax hikes statewide.

TAGS: Amendment 1, government unions

AFSCME puts $100K into campaign guaranteeing $2,100 property tax hike

By Mailee Smith

07/07/2022

Illinois’ largest state worker union has a long history of demanding higher taxes. Now AFSCME is funding a state constitutional amendment campaign that will hike property taxes statewide.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Amendment 1, property taxes

What Illinois businesses need to know about Amendment 1

By Dylan Sharkey

06/10/2022

Amendment 1 would enshrine permanent power for public unions in the state constitution which could mean higher taxes, higher costs, and potentially costly litigation for business owners.

TAGS: Amendment 1, Illinois, unions, workers rights

AFSCME contract lets Illinois state workers miss 10 days without discipline

05/13/2022

AFSCME union members receive generous salaries and benefits from their state contract, yet union bosses are pushing to enshrine their power in the Illinois Constitution – something no other state has been willing to do.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, contract, government unions

Above the law: Amendment 1 would let government unions void over 350 Illinois laws

By Mailee Smith, Perry Zhao

04/05/2022

Amendment 1 would allow government unions to nullify hundreds of Illinois statutes – including laws aimed at protecting school children – simply by contradicting them in union contracts.

Illinois taxpayers pay nearly 78% of state health insurance

By Dylan Sharkey

02/09/2022

Amendment 1 would stop voters and lawmakers from curbing government unions’ ability to demand more from taxpayers, including platinum health insurance the average Illinoisan doesn’t enjoy.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Illinois, pensions

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Illinois already has most extreme labor laws in U.S.

Who is running for judge in Illinois?

Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work

Get the facts: Amendment 1 study guide

Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1

AFSCME puts $100K into campaign guaranteeing $2,100 property tax hike

What Illinois businesses need to know about Amendment 1

AFSCME contract lets Illinois state workers miss 10 days without discipline

Above the law: Amendment 1 would let government unions void over 350 Illinois laws

Illinois taxpayers pay nearly 78% of state health insurance

Who Lives Below the Poverty Line in Illinois? Family Structure and Education Mark the Highest Risk

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