What you need to know about giving unions special treatment in Illinois’ constitution
What you need to know about giving unions special treatment in Illinois’ constitution
If passed by voters in November 2022, an amendment to the Illinois Constitution would allow collective bargaining agreements to override state law forever. That gives more power to union bosses than to state lawmakers – and voters.
By Mailee Smith
Amendment 1 would take away taxpayers’ voice in state government
Amendment 1 would take away taxpayers’ voice in state government
The proposed constitutional amendment would put union contracts above the interests of future taxpayers and voters
By Joe Tabor
Chicago Teachers Union claims ‘impasse’ over COVID-19 school reopenings
Chicago Teachers Union claims ‘impasse’ over COVID-19 school reopenings
The CTU president said there was an impasse, with union leaders and Chicago Public Schools administrators divided on quarantine policies and remote learning options for students. School administrators said the union is ‘rejecting the science for their own gain.’
By Patrick Andriesen
Amendment to Illinois Constitution is much more than right-to-work ban
Amendment to Illinois Constitution is much more than right-to-work ban
The proposed constitutional amendment placed on the 2022 ballot by the Illinois General Assembly would put every provision in union contracts beyond the reach of state law.
By Joe Tabor
Over 22,000 Illinois school employees stop handing their pay to a union
Over 22,000 Illinois school employees stop handing their pay to a union
Educators across Illinois are exercising their rights, with over 22,000 fewer school employees sending dues or fees to teachers unions than in 2017.
By Mailee Smith
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.
By Joe Tabor
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.
By Orphe Divounguy
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.
By Mailee Smith