Illinois Department of Labor Reminds of New Changes in Laws, Effective January 2016
CHICAGO, IL — There are new changes in laws, effective January 2016. The Illinois Department…
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Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend in All Metro Areas
Modest Job Growth Still Uneven Across State Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates CHICAGO, IL –…
SEIU Local 73 at UIC Joint Bargaining Committee Calls for Elected, Civilian Police Accountability Council
Rank and file union leaders at the University of Illinois at Chicago, members of the…
State Rep. Ford Resolution Aimed at Empowering Low-Wage Workers
In an effort to increase wages for hardworking men and women across Illinois, state Rep….
February’s Jobs Report is Encouraging News: Ron Busby, Sr., President, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
Busby’s  response to February Jobs Report February’s jobs report is encouraging news. With 295,000 jobs…
Groundbreaking Ordinance Includes Domestic Workers in Minimum Wage, But Many Statewide Left Out
From the Chicago Coalition of Household Workers Yesterday’s vote to pass a living wage ordinance…
IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner to Put Veterans to Work
Pre-Register Hiring Event to Maximize Job Opportunities More than 150 On-the-Spot Job Offers Last Year…
Misclassified Employees Force Taxpayers To Subsidize Costs, Harm Economy
Illinois Led Nation in Auditing Problem Employers CHICAGO, IL – Illinois employers wrongly classified nearly…
June 19th Job Fair to Connect Employers & Job Seekers Real Employers – Real Jobs
ARLINGTON HTS., IL – Illinois workNet will host a Community Job Fair featuring a variety…
“Traditional†and “new†labor movements to showcase new organizing efforts
CHICAGO, IL –  Rasheen Aldridge, a Jimmy Johns worker active with St. Louis’ “Can’t Survive…