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Labor

Biden to visit shuttered Republic Windows plant

The company declared bankruptcy in December, throwing more than 200 people out of work. It was scheduled to reopen earlier this month, but a union representative says plans for the factory are unclear.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Many questions, few answers on Park District union settlement

In an effort to cut costs, the district pared wages in 2001. A legal fight ensued. How much did the district spend on legal fees over the course of that battle? Nobody's saying.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Former Teamster denies ballot fraud

The former comptroller of Teamsters Local 743 took the stand and told jurors in a federal election-rigging trial that he was innocent. A prosecutor responded with a wilting cross-examination.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Sunshine ordinance wins approval

Mayor Daley's critics have argued the TIFs have created a slush fund for developers at the expense of revenues for schools and other local governments. The law mandates Web access to TIF records.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Labor, immigrant activists to join forces for May Day march

Advocates say Obama administration won't be able to fix economic problems without addressing immigration reform. Similar marches in 2006 drew thousands in support of reforms.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Poll: Chicagoans want more transparency, less Olympics

Local labor leaders and community organizers descended on city hall yesterday to criticize the city for failing to focus on the needs of the working class.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Election fraud included wedding list, former Teamster says at trial

Union ballots ended up at the homes and offices of friends, family and people who didn't know a thing about the Teamsters election -- all part of the scheme to steal the election, prosecutors allege.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Former Teamsters president takes stand in fraud trial

A star witness in the trial of three former Teamsters Local 743 members took the stand and admitted his role in rigging a union election.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Lack of secrecy, duplicate ballots become focus of Teamster trial

Election official says "few controls" on who received ballots, but she checked duplicate ballots to make sure votes weren't counted more than once. Trial to continue on Monday.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Shoddy punctuation helped bust Teamsters

Three former Teamsters Local 743 officials are on trial, accused of scheming to steal a union election. Federal prosecutors say the three altered union membership records to send ballots to their allies.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Teamster election rigged from start, trial witness says

Official overseeing election says he noticed discrepancies and was fired during vote count.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Feds: Teamsters rigged union election

Three former officials of Teamsters Local 743 stole a union election by forming an "assembly line" to mark ballots in their favor, prosecutors say. The case is on trial in federal court.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Questions surround union fund after Republic closing

The Window of Opportunity fund accepted public donations for workers in the wake of the closure and subsequent labor protests in December at Republic's Goose Island plant. Two workers say the money was mismanaged.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Public Defender can dictate staff, judge says

A state appeals court has put a halt to Cook County Board President Todd H. Stroger's efforts to trim his budget by laying off public defenders.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Answers on Park District union settlement hard to find

In an effort to spare some cash, the district ended up footing the bill for years of litigation as well as a $3.5 million settlement. Now, answers on how much the move cost taxpayers are obscured in a bureaucratic maze.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

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