The McHenry County Board will consider approving a contract between the County Clerk’s Office and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) at its October 16th meeting. Here is the resolution that will be considered: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING … Continue reading
Democratic Party and faithful gathered in the Woodstock Square to celebrate Labor Day. Compare the crowd with the sunny June weekday rally put on by the union for state employees–AFSCME. The sign over the bandstand read, “Labor Day, McHenry County … Continue reading
McHenry County has unionized employees in four unions: Service Employees International Union (Valley Hi Nursing Home) Fraternal Order of Police (Sheriff’s Department) Local 150 of the Operating Engineers (Highway Department) Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP – Circuit Clerk’s Office) 580 … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Rauner hails US Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME Decision restores free speech rights of state workers WASHINGTON (June 27, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision … Continue reading
From State Representative Allen Skillicorn’s office regarding the Supreme Court’s most recent ruling on AFSCME v. Janus. WORKERS HAVE A RIGHT TO CHOOSE East Dundee, IL – Today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturned a 1977 U.S. Supreme Court case, Abood … Continue reading
One of Governor Bruce Rauner’s primary goals has been to break AFSMCE’s union power over state government. Ironically, it is court suit, rather than anything he has done administratively, which may accomplish the most. That court case before the U.S. … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Union Fair-Share Case Chicago (Sept. 28, 2017) Today the United States Supreme Court took an important first step toward ending the unconstitutional practice of dipping into the paychecks of … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on the Fourth District Appellate Court’s Ruling in AFSCME Impasse Case CHICAGO – The Rauner Administration released the following statement from General Counsel Dennis Murashko on the Fourth District Appellate Court’s ruling … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on AFSCME’s Strike Authorization Vote SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration released the following statement in response to AFSCME’s strike authorization vote. The following is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko: The vote … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on AFSCME’s Decision to Authorize a Strike Vote CHICAGO – Illinois Governor’s Office General Counsel Dennis Murashko issued the following statement Friday on AFSCME’s decision to authorize a strike vote: “Within weeks … Continue reading
Statement from Rauner Administration on Unfair Labor Practice Filing State seeks damages on behalf of taxpayers The following is attributable to Dennis Murashko, General Counsel to Governor Bruce Rauner, regarding the administration filing an unfair labor practice against AFSCME Council … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on Labor Board Ruling SPRINGFIELD – The following statement is attributable to Rauner Spokeswoman Catherine Kelly: “Today’s decision is fair for taxpayers and state employees. “As a result of this agreed-to process, … Continue reading
Today we start a series of articles showing the contributions that State Rep. Jack Franks has received from various unions. Give thanks to commenter Mark for doing the heavy lifting. You see donations from AFSCME below: … Continue reading
Prodigious researcher Mark looked up the contributions that State Rep. Jack Franks has received from the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. Since Franks has not filed his Withdrawal of Candidacy form, the contributions from the largest state … Continue reading
There are three buttons on legislators’ desks in Springfield: Yes No Present When he was running for President in 2008, Barack Obama took a fair amount of heat for voting “Present” so often. Following in his footsteps is State Rep. … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Takes Bill Action SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill: Veto Message for House Bill 580: Today I veto House Bill 580. Nearly one year ago, the … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on the Senate’s Vote of HB 580 SPRINGFIELD – The following is a statement from Catherine Kelly, Press Secretary to Governor Rauner: “HB 580 is unprecedented and unaffordable, putting hard working families … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement on Override Vote of SB 2043 SPRINGFIELD – The following statement can be attributed to Catherine Kelly, Press Secretary for Governor Rauner: “SB 2043 can only become law if Representative Franks or … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: ICYMI: Senate should reject forced arbitration bill This week the Senate is expected to vote on HB 580, and if passed, it would cost taxpayers $3 billion. It will deepen Illinois’ fiscal crisis … Continue reading
Something sometimes happens to legislators who are trying to max out their pensions. They start getting really cautious. They vote “Present” more than they used to. And, sometimes, they even do what those in Springfield call “taking a walk.” They … Continue reading
