AFSCME files suit to stop state layoffs and guarantee step-pay raises
AFSCME files suit to stop state layoffs and guarantee step-pay raises
It’s back to court for state and its unions.
AFSCME, Rauner reach another deal to keep talking
AFSCME, Rauner reach another deal to keep talking
Both the administration and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 have agreed to stay at the table until they reach impasse.
SB 1229 officially dead: Madigan’s defeat is Illinois taxpayers’ victory
SB 1229 officially dead: Madigan’s defeat is Illinois taxpayers’ victory
On Sept. 2, the Illinois House of Representatives failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the government-worker union arbitration bill, and on Sept. 4, the deadline for doing so officially expired – a major defeat for House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Madigan comes up short on SB 1229 override
Madigan comes up short on SB 1229 override
House Speaker Mike Madigan said on multiple occasions he had the votes to override the governor’s veto.
Failure to override veto of SB 1229: Great win for taxpayers
Failure to override veto of SB 1229: Great win for taxpayers
The failure of the Illinois House of Representatives to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1229 represents a great win for taxpayers on two fronts. First, taxpayers’ voice in AFSCME negotiations was protected. The governor, not an unelected and unaccountable arbitrator, will set the terms of the next contract. But the failure of...
Senate Bill 1229: An assault on taxpayers
Senate Bill 1229: An assault on taxpayers
Illinoisans’ household incomes have fallen by 8 percent since 2000, while state-worker salaries have increased by 22 percent.
Showdown: Madigan vs. Rauner comes down to one vote
Showdown: Madigan vs. Rauner comes down to one vote
Representatives in the Illinois House must decide whether to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the government-worker union arbitration bill or to stand up for their tax-paying constituents.
Illinois House vote on AFSCME arbitration bill cost government unions $5.5 million
Illinois House vote on AFSCME arbitration bill cost government unions $5.5 million
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives who voted for a government-union arbitration bill have received millions from government unions.
Senate overrides Rauner’s veto of arbitration bill
Senate overrides Rauner’s veto of arbitration bill
The measure would enable mandatory arbitration should either the state or its unionized employees declare a bargaining impasse in their continuing contract talks.
On teacher contracts, Illinois taxpayers left in the dark but stuck with the bill
On teacher contracts, Illinois taxpayers left in the dark but stuck with the bill
Secrecy in contract negotiations is a slap in the face of taxpayers.
BREAKING NEWS: Court allows state workers to challenge mandatory union fees
BREAKING NEWS: Court allows state workers to challenge mandatory union fees
Ruling issued late Tuesday allows three employees of Illinois state government to challenge so-called “fair share” fees
What’s the SEIU hiding?
What’s the SEIU hiding?
Dues-paying members have a right to know how their union is spending their money, and who’s getting a cut.
Top legal scholar: Lisa Madigan is wrong on local Right-to-Work
Top legal scholar: Lisa Madigan is wrong on local Right-to-Work
Illinois’ attorney general claims local Right-to-Work ordinances violate federal labor laws. But she’s wrong: Federal law doesn’t preempt Illinois state law on this issue.
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