Chicago’s biggest ever hotel strike is now in its 11th day. What workers want – and where things stand with their demands.
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Aug 30, 2018 |
A docent for Seadog Cruises is pushing to unionize, but he says Seadog’s parent company, Entertainment Cruises, is trying to quash the effort.
Aug 27, 2018 |
It’s been two months since the U.S. Supreme Court came out with its landmark Janus v. AFSCME decision. Now, on to the next front in the battle over the future of public employee unions.
Aug 17, 2018 |
She is Shedd’s only full-time photographer, capturing images of the aquarium’s 32,000 animals from both in and out of the water. A conversation with Brenna Hernandez.
Jul 19, 2018 |
A new resolution to bring universal basic income to Chicago may soon be making its way to City Council for a vote.
Jul 17, 2018 |
From traditional smileys and beyond, emoji are ubiquitous in today’s culture. But just when are they appropriate for use in the workplace?
Jul 9, 2018 |
A new transportation and logistics hub is expected to bring about 2,000 jobs to Chicago’s Southeast Side, but some area activists are taking issue with the way the project was introduced.
Jul 3, 2018 |
Despite an increase this week to the city’s minimum wage, many Chicagoans still aren’t earning what some researchers call a “living wage.”
Jul 2, 2018 |
Unions – and their foes – are fast on the heels of a landmark Supreme Court ruling issued last week on Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, a case with Illinois roots.
Jun 27, 2018 |
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative justices ruled that states cannot require public workers to pay union “fair-share” fees.
Jun 27, 2018 |
Reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling on an Illinois case that deals a major blow to public sector unions.
Jun 13, 2018 |
As soon as Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue an opinion on Janus v. AFSCME – a case with roots in Illinois that could have consequences nationwide.
May 24, 2018 |
Chicago teens and young adults now have until Monday to submit applications for any one of 32,000 summer employment opportunities.
May 14, 2018 |
An organization in New York City that doesn’t allow men is under investigation for discrimination. But in Chicago, women-only coworking spaces are on the rise.
Apr 27, 2018 |
Meet Nasreen Sheikh, a former child laborer who is using her past to improve the lives of women and children around the world.
Apr 26, 2018 |
Horween Leather has some high-profile clients. And if you’re a sports fan, chances are you’ve seen their work at play.
