Illinois workforce shrinks by 22,000 people in August

By Brendan Bakala

09/15/2016

August IDES report shows 22,000 people dropped out of the workforce, and 4,400 manufacturing jobs were lost.

TAGS: IDES: Illinois Department of Employment Security, jobs, manufacturing, unemployment

Illinois workforce shrinks by 33,600 in July

By Brendan Bakala

08/18/2016

Illinois’ preliminary jobs report shows the unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent in July due to large numbers of residents dropping out of the labor force for the third consecutive month.

TAGS: IDES: Illinois Department of Employment Security, jobs, unemployment

A comprehensive review of the most absurd benefits in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement

By Mailee Smith

08/10/2016

AFSCME does all it can to perpetuate the myth that it is the “little guy” – the victim – in any contract negotiations with the state. The evidence paints a different picture.

Illinois preliminary June jobs report: Jobs and unemployment down as workforce shrinks

By Amy Korte

07/21/2016

Illinois lost 2,200 jobs in June, and its unemployment rate dropped to 6.2 percent as more Illinoisans exited the labor force.

TAGS: IDES: Illinois Department of Employment Security, jobs, unemployment

Illinois’ $2 million Skittles bribe a bad deal for taxpayers

06/15/2016

News that Wrigley has started producing Skittles in Illinois has many excited – until they learn just how much Illinois gave in tax incentives to lure 75 new jobs.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, tax credits, workers compensation

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s 2016 State of the State address

By illinoispolicy

01/27/2016

Transcript, provided by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, of his 2016 State of the State address, as prepared for delivery, to the General Assembly on January 27, 2016.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, State of the State

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 manufacturing continues to lag

By Mark Fitton

12/21/2015

Noting some hard numbers from November, Illinois manufacturers say they’re watching Springfield for decisions on taxes and spending as they keep battling in a worldwide marketplace. While Illinois gained a few jobs in November, they weren’t in manufacturing. Although the state added about 400 jobs in November, the unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points to...

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment

Village of Lincolnshire becomes first Illinois municipality to protect worker choice

By Michael Lucci

12/15/2015

No worker should be forced to pay a union in order to have or hold onto a job. Workers in Lincolnshire are now the first in Illinois to be guaranteed this basic right, as the Village Board voted Dec. 14 to adopt local Right to Work.

TAGS: right to work

A worker’s right to choose

By Austin Berg

12/14/2015

Hundreds of thousands of Illinois workers are forced to pay union dues to keep their jobs. But close by, worker freedom reigns.

TAGS: right to work

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Illinois workforce shrinks by 22,000 people in August

Illinois workforce shrinks by 33,600 in July

A comprehensive review of the most absurd benefits in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement

Illinois preliminary June jobs report: Jobs and unemployment down as workforce shrinks

Illinois’ $2 million Skittles bribe a bad deal for taxpayers

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s 2016 State of the State address

How the Liberty Justice Center fought for freedom in 2015

Illinois manufacturing continues to lag

Village of Lincolnshire becomes first Illinois municipality to protect worker choice

A worker’s right to choose

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

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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