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Illinois House Republicans Block Ban on Local “Right to Work” Zones

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

For the second time, Illinois workers were only one vote shy of overturning Governor Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1905, which banned the passage of “right to work” zones in municipalities. Federal law currently prohibits the passage of these laws …

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Anti-Union Case from Illinois

Friday, September 29th, 2017

On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court announced that it will hear a case this session that has dangerous implications for public sector unions across the nation. In Janus vs. AFSCME Council 31, a union critic has challenged the requirement …

Support Local 150’s Coat Drive at Upcoming Meetings

Friday, September 29th, 2017

This month, Local 150 will begin its 2nd Annual Coat Drive, which will benefit the Salvation Army throughout our jurisdiction. Last year, we collected more than 1,000 coats, hats, scarves, and other clothing items for people in need, and we …

Special General Membership Meeting called for September 10 to Discuss Pension Fund

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Guardian: Right-wing alliance plots to defund and defang America’s unions

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Rightwing activists across the US have launched a nationwide campaign to undermine progressive politicians by depriving them of a major source of support and funding – public sector unions. A network of conservative thinktanks with outposts in all 50 states …