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- News & Politics, Feature Jun 10, 2020
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From soldier to worker
Police unions were born of resistance to discipline for brutality. Do they belong in the labor movement?
- Columns & Opinion, On Culture Jun 10, 2020
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After 40 years, Saint Xavier University wipes out its faculty union
COVID-19 provides cover for a union bust
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 2, 2018
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Would the Supreme Court be opening a ‘Pandora’s box’ if it rules with Rauner in his anti-union lawsuit?
A Chicago-based union recently took part in three federal lawsuits sounding the alarm over the outcome of Janus v. AFSCME.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Dec 20, 2017
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Amid the horror of Trump and Rauner, there’s some reason for hope
Next year can’t possibly be worse, can it?
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 6, 2017
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Kanye West returns to Chicago, makes first live appearance in nearly a year, and other news
Also, the Chicago Police Department discredits terrorism plot rumors.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 26, 2017
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The Illinois house failed to override Rauner's veto of ‘right-to-work’ zone ban by one vote, and other Chicago news
Also, a Chicago priest blessed the Mandalay Bay hotel floor where Las Vegas shooter conducted massacre.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 16, 2016
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What Chicago could learn from Paris's massive labor protests
What if Illinois workers responded to austerity measures the way French workers did this week?
- Blogs, Bleader May 31, 2016
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In Rebecca Gilman’s new play, everyone is a community organizer
Soups, Stews, and Casseroles: 1976 is as much about 2016 as it is about the bicentennial.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 12, 2015
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Some Democrats say Governor Rauner is 'personable' when he's not gutting services for the poor and infirm
Chicago elected officials who sat down with the governor say sweet talk only goes so far.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Apr 29, 2015
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Charter school teachers fight to unionize, and to win over Rahm
The latest battle over privatizing education in Chicago
- News & Politics, Feature Apr 2, 2015
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What you need to know about the mayoral runoff
The skinny on what Rahm and Chuy have promised to do—and what they've avoided telling you
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 21, 2015
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The firefighters' union puts its faith in—gulp—Mayor Rahm
Tom Ryan, president of the firefighters' union, explains why the union board decided to endorse Mayor Rahm.
- News & Politics, Chicagoans Jun 30, 2014
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This week's Chicagoan: Nancy Salgado, fast-food worker
"I'm still making $8.25 an hour, with 12 years of experience."
- Blogs, Bleader May 22, 2014
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The mayor's race is not the only game in town
The contest between Governor Pat Quinn and Republican Bruce Rauner is critically important for Chicago.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jan 28, 2014
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Rahm's school board and the teachers' union actually agree on charter law
Chicago officials don't want their hands tied by state charter rules.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jan 21, 2014
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In Chicago, charter schools remain untouchable
Aldermen kill a proposal to discuss school policies but find time to take on Eliot Ness.
- Columns & Opinion, On Media Jan 14, 2014
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A unionized WBEZ begins to take shape
The aim is to protect Chicago Public Media's spirit. The challenge is to reach a consensus without splitting into factions.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Dec 31, 2013
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Rahm creates a process to endorse his plan for more charter schools
Advisory council signs off on two more nonunion schools on the northwest side.
- Columns & Opinion, On Culture Nov 25, 2013
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Crunch time for the city's other teachers' union
As contract negotiations drag on, UIC United Faculty hosts a teach-in—and contemplates a walkout.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Sep 24, 2013
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Who got in to the UNO school built with clout?
After a new charter school opened in his ward, an alderman wants to know which kids have benefited.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jul 23, 2013
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Why your tax money keeps going down the TIF portal hole
Mayor Emanuel would rather fire 1,000 teachers than give up his biggest slush fund.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 5, 2013
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Rauner announces he's running for governor, doesn't mention Payton Prep charge
On a Republican hopeful, and the issue he hopes will go away.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics May 7, 2013
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The school model that's good enough for President Obama and Mayor Emanuel
The prestigious University of Chicago Lab Schools respect and reward teachers—so why can't the public schools?
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Feb 19, 2013
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The City Council's rules committee: Where good legislation goes to die
Mayor Emanuel doesn't have to fight City Council proposals he doesn't like—he just buries them.
- Columns & Opinion, On Media Jan 9, 2013
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Negotiations between Sun-Times Media and the Chicago Newspaper Guild reach an impasse
The guild says it cut off an arm to save the company—and now it's time to show some love. But the company gently sends the message: This is not all about you.
