Roach elected mayor in O’Fallon, IL on good day for Labor...
44 of 59 candidates endorsed by Central Labor Council elected
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Union-endorsed candidates had some success in the April 4 municipal election in...
Heavy rains, cresting rivers lead to road closures
This week's commute to and from work may be tricky due the heavy rains we sustained over the weekend. Several roads have been closed...
Opinion: ‘How’s your work?’
By ED SMITH
In the building trades, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “How’s your work?”
It’s always asked because when work is good,...
‘Right-to-work’ backers turn to courts (again) trying to stop voter ballot...
Workers stand firm; Citizens’ Referendum petition training is under way across state
By TIM ROWDEN
Editor
Jefferson City – In another desperate, cynical attempt to prevent voters from...
Ohio victory offers lessons in running a successful referendum campaign
Education is key
By TIM ROWDEN
Editor
Pierrette “Petee” Talley, secretary-treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, offered some insights into running a successful statewide initiative petition campaign while...
Strike, marathon bargaining session, membership unity led to a better contract...
Workers win fight for better life, return to work
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Sauget, IL – Nobody wants to go on strike, but sometimes it’s got to...
Supreme Court denies Rauner request against AFSCME members
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Supreme Court has denied Governor Bruce Rauner’s request to streamline the process for ruling on whether he can...
New officers sworn in to St. Louis Labor Council executive board
TAKING THE OATH of office as the Greater St. Louis Labor Council’s newest vice presidents are (from left) Hoisting Engineers Local 513 President/Business Manager...
Delta Queen closer to plying our rivers
With a 100-percent union crew
The historic Delta Queen, a one-of-a-kind authentic overnight union-crewed river steamboat is one step closer to becoming a reality, following...