How an Illinois mom set the stage for monumental Janus decision

By Austin Berg

06/28/2018

What Harris has in common with Janus is immense courage. Both show the power of a single individual, an Illinoisan, to change the course of the state and the nation.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, agency fees, fair share, Harris v Quinn, Janus v. AFSCME, labor, Pam Harris, unions

Springfield 2016: Taxpayer, criminal justice victories amid ongoing budget gridlock

By Ari DeWolf

12/25/2016

Although the battle for the budget drags on, there were several important legislative wins for Illinoisans in 2016 including criminal justice reform, averting tax hikes, and stopping Madigan’s agenda in the lame duck session.

Rauner vetoes SEIU-backed bills that would have cost over $100M annually

By Heather Weiner

07/30/2016

Two bills attempting to provide taxpayer-funded training programs for SEIU would have been costly for the state.

TAGS: labor, SEIU: Service Employees International Union, unions

Court rules in favor of Madigan: Attorney general doesn’t have to defend state against wrongful workers’ compensation claims

By Mailee Smith

05/13/2016

A Sangamon County judge’s ruling defending Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s failure to defend the state against wrongful workers’ compensation claims could cost the state.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, Lisa Madigan, workers compensation

The SEIU is hurting Illinois caregivers

By Austin Berg

04/28/2016

Since 2014, nearly 12,000 Illinois caregivers have stopped paying SEIU costing the union $4.4 million in dues and fees.

TAGS: SEIU: Service Employees International Union

Supreme Court to hear arguments on forced union fees

01/11/2016

On Jan. 11, lawyers for the plaintiffs in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court that the First Amendment prohibits the government from forcing its employees to pay union fees.

TAGS: Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, unions

How the Liberty Justice Center fought for freedom in 2015

12/29/2015

From challenging the forced unionization of home caregivers and day care providers to suing to stop Chicago from collecting a “Netflix tax,” the Liberty Justice Center has fought for its clients’ constitutional rights and against illegal taxation.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued for refusing to properly defend workers’ compensation claims

By illinoispolicy

11/14/2015

The central assertion is that Lisa Madigan is refusing to put up an obvious and easily supported defense on behalf of taxpayers.

TAGS: Lisa Madigan, workers compensation

Dues and don’ts: SEIU spent caregivers’ money for ‘representation’ on advertising, Christmas party

By Austin Berg

10/13/2015

SEIU spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on things clearly unrelated to the representation of union members.

TAGS: fair share, SEIU: Service Employees International Union

Illinois child care providers sue SEIU for millions in wrongfully withheld union fees

09/28/2015

Illinois child care providers are suing to recoup the dues they were forced to pay to the Service Employees International Union.

TAGS: day care, SEIU: Service Employees International Union

Harris v. Quinn

How an Illinois mom set the stage for monumental Janus decision

Springfield 2016: Taxpayer, criminal justice victories amid ongoing budget gridlock

Rauner vetoes SEIU-backed bills that would have cost over $100M annually

Court rules in favor of Madigan: Attorney general doesn’t have to defend state against wrongful workers’ compensation claims

The SEIU is hurting Illinois caregivers

Supreme Court to hear arguments on forced union fees

How the Liberty Justice Center fought for freedom in 2015

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued for refusing to properly defend workers’ compensation claims

Dues and don’ts: SEIU spent caregivers’ money for ‘representation’ on advertising, Christmas party

Illinois child care providers sue SEIU for millions in wrongfully withheld union fees

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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