The Northwest Herald, commenter “Nob,” a/k/a Robin Mohr, linked to a story about Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser’s not accepting service for a court subpoena. Illinois Leaks’ Kirk Allen made this reply: Robin, you are correct it was not … Continue reading
I read the 160-pqge transcript in the following https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2019/01/algonquin-township-road-district-vs-union-150-court-transcript-the-truth/ and wondered what the court order said. You can read it below: To me, the transcript began to get interesting d end the proceedingsfirst at page 122, when Andrew Gasser attorney … Continue reading
The Northwest Herald reports that what may be a crucial deadline in Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser’s attempt to escape from the Operating Engineers’ contract signed by Robert Miller, the man he closely defeated, mere weeks before Miller left … Continue reading
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
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney: ANTHONY FICARELLI JOINS McHENRY COUNTY AS ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, is pleased to announce that Anthony Ficarelli has joined the Office as an Assistant State’s … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Fraternal Order of Police-Command Council and Rauner Administration Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order … 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
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: Rauner Administration Statement on HB 580 SPRINGFIELD – The Governor’s Office issued the following statement today attributable to Lance Trover, Director of Communications: “Illinois taxpayers cannot afford HB 580 – it’s a $3 … Continue reading
The first time the proposed contract between McHenry County and Local 150 International Union of Operating Engineers Facilities Department came before the Finance and Audit Committee it stalled because of a tie vote. The vote was 2-2. Jim Heisler and … Continue reading
A reader asked about the salaries of the Operating Engineers Local 150 union bargaining union whose contract was rejected by the Facilities Management Committee. Here they are: Maintenance Technician I $18.70 Maintenance Technician II $20.25 Maintenance Technician III … Continue reading
Last Tuesday, the McHenry County Board’s Facilities Management Committee could not muster a majority to recommend the maintenance workers union contract with Operating Engineers Local 150. The vote was 2-2 with three members absent. Voting in favor were Jim Heisler, … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: After AFSCME Rejections, Administration Appeals to Labor Board Labor Board to Determine if Parties at Impasse SPRINGFIELD – Last week, AFSCME refused to seriously negotiate for the 24th bargaining session in a row on … Continue reading
Negotiations with the SEIU Local 73 McHenry County Health Department employees have been completed. The previous contract expired in November of 2014. Being considered by County Officials is a four-year contract. The details, except for the estimate total cost each … Continue reading
On his blog Illinoyances, Steve Reick, the man who ran against State Rep. Jack Franks last year asks the following questino: Who do you believe? Reick quotes what Franks told the Northwest Herald–sort of a “pox on both sides” to … Continue reading
At Wednesday morning’s House Revenue & Finance Committee meeting, Representative Mike Tryon questioned officials from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget about the financial consequences that could result from SB 1229’s veto override. The bill would unilaterally allow AFSCME … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: State-Teamsters One Step Closer to Finalizing Agreement Units Representing 4600 State Employees Sign On SPRINGFIELD – All eligible units of the Teamsters union have signed onto a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with … Continue reading
