Johnson makes union labor a Chicago priority
Johnson makes union labor a Chicago priority
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has created a new deputy mayor position for labor relations, but the job description is about boosting labor power rather than fostering relations and safeguarding taxpayers.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago Public Schools principals file petition to unionize
Chicago Public Schools principals file petition to unionize
The Chicago Principals and Administration Association president said the new union would advocate for better pay and working conditions. But Chicago Public School principals already earn nearly 30% more than their Illinois peers.
By Patrick Andriesen
Brandon Johnson issues 4 executive orders on 1st day in office
Brandon Johnson issues 4 executive orders on 1st day in office
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is starting his administration with four executive orders, expanding youth employment and adding three new deputy mayors for immigration, labor and community safety.
By Dylan Sharkey
Pennsylvania unions push misleading labor amendment modeled after Illinois’ Amendment 1
Pennsylvania unions push misleading labor amendment modeled after Illinois’ Amendment 1
Pennsylvania’s House Bill 950 is worded exactly like Illinois’ Amendment 1. Illinois labor leaders recently claimed Illinois’ amendment is the “blueprint” for other states, such as Pennsylvania.
By Mailee Smith
Former AFSCME boss admits to embezzling $200,000 in union dues
Former AFSCME boss admits to embezzling $200,000 in union dues
A former Alton labor union president pleaded guilty to transporting thousands of dollars in stolen member dues across state lines to gamble and pay for personal expenses.
By Patrick Andriesen
Chicago alderman pushes to cap union donations in city races
Chicago alderman pushes to cap union donations in city races
Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th ward, is working on an ordinance that would limit the amount unions can donate to a candidate in an election cycle.
By Dylan Sharkey
Nearly 1 in 5 leave Illinois government union since getting a choice
Nearly 1 in 5 leave Illinois government union since getting a choice
AFSCME Council 31’s own federal reports show 18.5% of workers have chosen to break away since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME. It could be because less than 21% of the union’s spending is on representing its members.
By Mailee Smith
Brandon Johnson pickets with Chicago State University strikers
Brandon Johnson pickets with Chicago State University strikers
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson stood with striking Chicago State University faculty. Eastern Illinois University and Governors State University are also undergoing faculty strikes.
By Dylan Sharkey
Unions still fund Johnson, individuals back Vallas for Chicago mayor
Unions still fund Johnson, individuals back Vallas for Chicago mayor
The campaign funding of Chicago’s mayoral candidates shows they are financially supported by very different sources. Hefty teachers union contributions to Brandon Johnson’s campaign have resulted in an unfair labor practice charge by members of the Chicago Teachers Union.
By Mailee Smith
Johnson campaign up to $5.6M from teachers unions after another big donation
Johnson campaign up to $5.6M from teachers unions after another big donation
Teachers unions have already bankrolled most of Brandon Johnson’s campaign for Chicago mayor, and the American Federation of Teachers just directed another $500,000 to his war chest.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union defies its own rules with $1.5M more in member dues to Johnson
Chicago Teachers Union defies its own rules with $1.5M more in member dues to Johnson
To date, the Chicago Teachers Union and its affiliates have funneled nearly $5 million to the mayoral campaign of Brandon Johnson, ignoring member criticism and violating union rules.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union charges members $8 a month for Brandon Johnson campaign
Chicago Teachers Union charges members $8 a month for Brandon Johnson campaign
Chicago Teachers Union delegates voted to apportion $8 per month per member’s dues to help fund Brandon Johnson’s mayoral campaign. The motion to potentially triple the union’s campaign investment has drawn criticism from members.
By Patrick Andriesen
Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates donate nearly $3.2M to Johnson campaign
Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates donate nearly $3.2M to Johnson campaign
The Chicago Teachers Union and its affiliates have given nearly $3.2 million to Brandon Johnson’s campaign for Chicago mayor. The union has come under fire for shifting dues to political activities without members’ OK, but the cash is still flowing.
By Mailee Smith