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The Illinois Legislative Staff Association claims Welch’s refusal to engage in collective bargaining is a violation of the Workers’ Rights Amendment.
Arbitrator Edwin Benn said state law guarantees Chicago police officers accused of the most serious wrongdoing the right to bypass the Police Board in favor of arbitration. Benn also criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the 33 City Council members who rejected his earlier ruling.
SPRINGFIELD — Members of a would-be union representing staffers in House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office filed suit against their boss on Friday, asking a Cook County judge to force
House Bill 4148 passed in a 74-35 vote Wednesday along party lines following a short debate.
The 32nd annual East Central Iowa Northwestern Illinois AFL-CIO Hall of Fame Banquet, hosted by the Quad City Federation of Labor, was held Oct. 7 at the Isle Casino Hotel, 1888 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, a news release says. AFL-CIO Hall of Fame awards were presented to seven labor leaders: 2023 AFL-CIO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES […]