Commission awards contracts to begin demolition of Michael Reese Hospital to build Olympic Village

The Union Labor Life Insurance Co. and the AFL-CIO investments trusts have signed a "letter of commitment" to pump $500 million into building the Olympic Village. (Sun-Times)

Newsgatherers become newsmakers outside NBC Chicago studios

Chicago broadcast workers picketed a landmark block of North Michigan Avenue, saying NBC is trying to change their job descriptions and eliminate unionized workers. (Daily News)

Daley: Get over Wal-Mart gripes, allow jobs in Chicago

Mayor Daley urged labor leaders hell-bent on preventing Wal-Mart from expanding in Chicago to “come to grips” with the need for jobs. (Sun-Times)

Daley talks Wal-Mart jobs

A proposal to allow a second store on the city's South Side is opposed by Chicago labor groups and has been held in a council committee, despite the support of neighborhood Ald. Howard Brookins (21st). (Tribune)

Wal-Mart to hold farmers market at South Side site

Labor unions, which have worked to block Wal-Mart's urban expansion, have threatened to resurrect a big-box ordinance proposal to set minimum pay and health benefits if the City Council passes the amendment. (Tribune)