Category: Law and Politics

August 3, 2015 By Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration and Council 31 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees have agreed to

August 3, 2015 By Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel Claiming it would help prevent workers from being forced into union membership, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) on July 27 introduced a

July 31, 2015 By Stephanie West Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday July 29th, held a briefing to legislators and community leaders on Executive Order

July 28, 2015 Compiled By Steve Wishnia And Neal Tepel Chicago’s reducing cost-of-living increases for city workers’ pensions violates the Illinois state constitution, a Cook County judge ruled July 24. 

July 28, 2015 Compiled By Steve Wishnia And Neal Tepel The AFL-CIO’s political committee has recommended holding off on endorsing a candidate in the 2016 presidential race. 

July 27, 2015 By Larry Cary I can't believe that Governor Chris Christie is claiming that if elected President he would revive the Hudson River tunnel project he scuttled during

July 27, 2015 By Stephanie West Bronx, NY – The Bronx Democratic County Committee (BDCC), chaired by Assembly Member Marcos A. Crespo, announced its endorsement of Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

July 22, 2015 Compiled By Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel Since 1927, Wisconsin has had a law requiring employers in manufacturing and retail to give workers at least one 24-hour

July 22, 2015 Compiled By Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has proposed legislation that would prohibit state employees from bargaining collectively, freeze their wages for five years, and

July 21, 2015 Compiled by Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel New Jersey’s highest court ruled July 14, that it is legal for three municipalities to furlough workers without negotiating with unions first,