Local worker freedom law upheld in Kentucky, making worker freedom more likely for Illinois

By Michael Lucci

11/21/2016

Illinois may soon be surrounded by Right-to-Work states.

November election results mean Illinois’ neighbors likely to embrace worker freedom

By Mailee Smith

11/11/2016

The outcome of 2016 races in nearby states may result in all states surrounding Illinois becoming Right-to-Work states – leaving Illinois a lone island in a sea of worker freedom. To remain competitive for workers and business, Illinois must consider similar reforms.

TAGS: labor, right to work, unions

Illinois companies announce over 800 layoffs in October

By Brendan Bakala

11/09/2016

More than half of the month’s jobs losses occurred in the manufacturing sector.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment, WARN

Labor reform needed: In Illinois, worker freedom lags behind neighboring states

By Mailee Smith

11/03/2016

In a recent study, Illinois received a grade of D for the negative impact its collective bargaining laws have on taxpayers and government workers alike.

TAGS: Chicago, collective bargaining, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, labor, property taxes

Vonco Products LLC to move to Wisconsin from Illinois

By Brendan Bakala

10/29/2016

Vonco is the second major packaging manufacturer to leave Illinois in less than two weeks.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, outmigration, unemployment

Tobacco maker plans to leave Illinois

By Brendan Bakala

10/28/2016

Altria announces plant closures in Illinois and Pennsylvania.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, right to work, unemployment, unions

Colbert Packaging moves division to Wisconsin from Illinois

By Brendan Bakala

10/25/2016

Division president cites Wisconsin’s favorable business environment as chief reason for move.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, property taxes, unemployment, workers compensation

Illinois: Plenty of pumpkins, not enough people

10/24/2016

Illinois ranks as the top pumpkin producer in the country, which isn’t much of a consolation given the state’s poor performance in almost every economic category.

TAGS: agriculture, jobs, outmigration

Poll shows Illinoisans support both unions and Right to Work principles

By Mailee Smith

10/19/2016

A new Paul Simon Public Policy Institute poll reveals that nearly half of Illinoisans support Right-to-Work laws – but that more education on worker freedom is needed.

TAGS: labor, right to work, unions

Mars and Wrigley to combine in 2017, call Chicago home

By Brendan Bakala

10/06/2016

The new business, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, forms after Mars purchased minority stake in Wrigley.

TAGS: Chicago, jobs, manufacturing, workers compensation

Right-to-work law

Local worker freedom law upheld in Kentucky, making worker freedom more likely for Illinois

November election results mean Illinois’ neighbors likely to embrace worker freedom

Illinois companies announce over 800 layoffs in October

Labor reform needed: In Illinois, worker freedom lags behind neighboring states

Vonco Products LLC to move to Wisconsin from Illinois

Tobacco maker plans to leave Illinois

Colbert Packaging moves division to Wisconsin from Illinois

Illinois: Plenty of pumpkins, not enough people

Poll shows Illinoisans support both unions and Right to Work principles

Mars and Wrigley to combine in 2017, call Chicago home

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