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Right to Work and its impact on the labor movement
February 21, 2012
Indiana just passed the first Right to Work law of any state in a decade in America's rustbelt. What does this mean for Indiana and the rest of us?
Legislators call on Quinn to honor union contract
February 21, 2012
A bi-partisan group of 42 state legislators called on Gov. Pat Quinn to comply with his contractual obligations under the state's labor agreements with AFSCME and other unions by implementing the pay raises due employees as of July 1, 2011.
Chicago Teamsters Authorize Hostess Strike Pending Court Action
February 16, 2012
Local 734 Members Hold Steady Against Unfair Contract Terms
Teachers union presents plan to strengthen Chicago public schools
February 16, 2012
A coalition of teachers, parents, local school leaders and other community leaders presented a plan to improve Chicago's neighborhood schools titled, The Schools Chicago's Students Deserve.
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$20.5 Million in Savings Achieved in First Six Months of City-County Collaboration
February 07, 2012
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $20.5 million in savings through the city-county collaboration team that includes Chicago Federation of Labor President Jorge Ramirez
Chicago unions endorse candidates in 2012 Primary Election
January 10, 2012
Delegates to the Chicago Federation of Labor voted to endorse candidates running in the 2012 Primary Election who support working men and women
Labor applauds job creation from ComEd Smart Grid infrastructure investment
January 10, 2012
The Chicago Federation of Labor joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel, ComEd, environmental and community groups in applauding 2,400 new jobs benefiting Chicagoans through $1.1 billion infrastructure investment
Unions announce historic agreements at McCormick Place
October 21, 2011
Agreements solidify Chicago's position as most customer-friendly convention and trade show venue in the country
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Chicago School Closure Protest Moves To Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Block
February 21, 2012
Parents and teachers take protest over school closings to a school in Mayor Emanuel's backyard
AFL-CIO chief goes on the offensive
February 21, 2012
Richard Trumka hopes to take advantage of the growing frustration with Wall Street and concerns about income inequality to reverse organized labor's long decline.
Warehouse workers say Wal-Mart has to pay up
February 15, 2012
Workers file lawsuit against Wal-Mart, saying the corporation must stop hiding behind subcontractors that violate their rights
Emanuel Names New Fire Chief – Are Cuts Next?
February 16, 2012
Emanuel’s choice to succeed outgoing fire commissioner Robert Hoff, would not say Thursday whether he shares his view that crew sizes should not be reduced.
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Locked-out workers from Cooper Tire and American Crystal Sugar will stop in Chic...
February 22, 2012
Union building trades workers picket a non-union job site where a local power ou...
February 21, 2012
Parents and students protest school closings on President's Day.
February 21, 2012
Are Republicans afraid of an economic recovery during an election year? Jobs ar...
February 07, 2012
Look what's happened to middle class incomes as union membership has declined....
February 21, 2012
What makes Ed Schultz so different from other cable talking heads?
February 17, 2012
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