Pension Changes Will Affect More Than 2,000 Members NOTE: Local 916 will continue to update members on the status of this legislation and legal challenges…
LU 916 Vows to Fight Politically-fueled Layoffs It’s been 9 years but Gary Verdung won’t forget the day he found out he and 39 coworkers…
Recent Settlements with 16 Fired Workers May Help Others Battling IDOT The settlement of a lawsuit brought against IDOT supervisors by 16 fired workers may…
Brief Background: The state’s pension obligations cost more than $12.5 billion each year. According to a recent Moody’s Report, Illinois’ public pensions are the most…
War on Public Employee Unions May Spread to Illinois Next Teamsters nationwide are closely watching what’s happening in Wisconsin, Indiana, and other states as lawmakers,…