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Unite Here rejects arbitration with Workers United, SEIU

At their convention in Chicago today, delegates from Unite Here turned down a resolution to settle differences between their labor union and Workers United, an affiliate of Service Employees International Union.

4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Study: Teacher turnover 'chronically' high at Chicago schools

The lack of stability at about 100 Chicago schools especially affects low-income black children, according to a University of Chicago study. Teachers usually leave because of low parental involvement or student misbehavior.

4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Workers: Fight between SEIU, Unite Here is 'obscene'

Members of Workers United and UNITE HERE called for an end to a dispute between their unions today, three days before UNITE HERE's convention begins in Chicago.

4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Health board votes against Stroger union

Some physicians at the county's Stroger Hospital want to join SEIU Doctors' Council, which represents nearly 200 doctors at other county health facilities. They say high patient loads are hampering quality of care.

4 months ago | Alex Parker

Workers to call for end to SEIU, Unite Here labor dispute

Lately, Unite Here and Workers United have been anything but united. Organizers say workers with both groups will call for an end to their fighting.

4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Stroger docs battling to join union

Doctors say long hours and large workloads are preventing them from giving patients the best care. The county hospital system is fighting representation by the SEIU Doctors' Council.

4 months ago | Alex Parker

Congress Hotel workers mark sixth anniversary of strike

The governor, state treasurer and two aldermen showed their support for workers who went on strike over labor conditions at the Congress Hotel.

5 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Report: Energy policy is key to Midwest's growth

The report highlights how improving energy efficiency, modernizing infrastructure and developing new energy technology will save jobs in Chicago and the Midwest.

5 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Union Web site targets Resurrection Health Care

A union-produced Web site accuses the hospital system of shoddy care. Hospital officials deny the allegations. The union has been trying to represent workers there for years.

5 months ago | Alex Parker

Charter school teachers, administrators grapple over union

A state labor relations board has certified the teachers' petition to organize, but administrators say a union would require national, private-sector jurisdiction.

6 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Three Teamsters convicted in election rigging

The defendants failed to overcome testimony from their former union president, who detailed a wide-ranging effort to commit election fraud. They face maximum sentences of up to 20 years in prison for some counts.

6 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Jurors continue to weigh Teamster evidence

Three former Local 743 members are accused of rigging a union election. The jury received the case on Wednesday. Defense attorneys say they're not concerned.

6 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Fingerprints on ballot key to Teamster election trial

A defense attorney told jurors in the election fraud trial of three former Teamsters that he couldn't explain how his client's fingerprints ended up on ballots.

6 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Prosecutors detail case against Teamsters in closing arguments

Federal government points to fingerprints, address changes, retrieved ballots and other evidence as they wind up the case against former Teamsters accused of stealing two elections.

6 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Biden visit hopes to stimulate Serious business

Vice president touts stimulus package as he meets with local and federal officials, workers and union reps at former Republic Windows and Door plant now operated by California company.

6 months ago | Fernando Diaz

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