Labor

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

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