Olivia Waldron
Olivia Waldron
“To continue supporting an organization that was fighting to keep us all out of the school buildings just didn’t make sense to me."
Derrick Crenshaw
Derrick Crenshaw
"In my mind a union’s purpose is to negotiate salaries and curriculum, yet my union neglected the students’ best interests."
John L. Hasten
John L. Hasten
“It is the politicians who created the pension problem along with the teacher union bosses.”
Illinois government unions kill chances for more school money, nurse prospects, police reforms
Illinois government unions kill chances for more school money, nurse prospects, police reforms
Unions put up roadblocks for bills that could have freed up more money for Illinois classrooms, expanded opportunities for Illinois health care workers and ensured police officers are subject to better accountability under state law.
Jolene Stotler
Jolene Stotler
“To work for UPS in Illinois, it’s mandatory to be a part of the Teamsters union. After being there for about four-and-a-half years, the Teamsters just created a very toxic environment, especially for a female to work in, so I quit.”
Illinois lawmakers got $15.1M before seeking constitutional power for union bosses
Illinois lawmakers got $15.1M before seeking constitutional power for union bosses
Illinois state lawmakers want voters to hand over Illinois’ economy to unions. Before voting for the measure, they received $15.1 million in campaign cash from those unions.
What voters should know about how amending Illinois’ constitution will boost government union power
What voters should know about how amending Illinois’ constitution will boost government union power
State lawmakers are asking voters to enshrine union powers in the Illinois Constitution. Here’s what to know before deciding the question on the November 2022 ballot.
Melissa Taylor
Melissa Taylor
“Finally, I decided to apply for unemployment. I hesitated to apply before because I know there are people who might need it more, but we’re out of options.”
Nick Poplawski
Nick Poplawski
"Union leaders would say they didn’t like what Janus was doing, but we saw the merit to the other side saying, ‘This is your money. You should be able to decide where your money goes.’"
Government union bosses may get permanent special treatment in Illinois
Government union bosses may get permanent special treatment in Illinois
A proposed Illinois constitutional amendment, SJRCA 11, would give government unions unchecked, unlimited power.
Illinois lawmakers seek to be nation’s first to put job-killing amendment in state constitution
Illinois lawmakers seek to be nation’s first to put job-killing amendment in state constitution
A proposal in the Illinois General Assembly would prohibit right-to-work laws in Illinois, making Illinois the only state to ban worker freedoms in its constitution.
Benny Durbin
Benny Durbin
“I just didn’t feel well-represented, or like there was enough support from our union. They didn’t really help us when we went into negotiations. They never really asked us what we wanted.”
Pritzker signs bill making it easier for Chicago Teachers Union to walk out on students
Pritzker signs bill making it easier for Chicago Teachers Union to walk out on students
A new law gives the Chicago Teachers Union more leverage in contract negotiations, and more opportunities to go on strike. Eight of the nation’s 10 largest school districts prohibit teacher strikes.
Strike gains less than 1% over 3 years by idling Bourbonnais students for week
Strike gains less than 1% over 3 years by idling Bourbonnais students for week
The Bourbonnais Education Association walked out, gaining 10.25% over 3 years rather than the 9.5% the district offered before the strike. Students lost a week of school.