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
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Rauner Administration Statement on Labor Negotiations with AFSCME CHICAGO – The following statement is attributable to Lance Trover, Director of Communications for Governor Bruce Rauner: “Today marked the 67th day of negotiations with … Continue reading
The County Board will vote upon paying union negotiation fees that went way over budget at Tuesday’s meeting. Here’s the explanation: The fiscal year 2015 Human Resources Departmental Budget contained $109,000 for Legal Services to be incurred with labor negotiations. … Continue reading
Even since the Huntley School Board decided to share teacher negotiation details with taxpayer-voters on its web site, I have been watching for some other district to follow suit. Carpentersville District 300, which approved a contract without publishing its contents, … Continue reading
