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U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Union Fair-Share Case

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Today the United States Supreme Court took an important first step toward ending the unconstitutional practice of dipping into the paychecks of hardworking State employees and forcing them to pay into the union coffers, even if they are not members of the union. “No person... Read More.

Illinois state employee asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear First Amendment challenge to mandatory union fees

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will be asked to hear a case that could free government workers from being forced to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. Forcing government employees to pay money to union officials to keep their jobs violates... Read More.

Appeals court ruling clears path for U.S. Supreme Court to hear lawsuit to end mandatory union fees

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois lawsuit challenging mandatory union fees paid by government workers could soon make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court as a result of an appellate court ruling issued this afternoon.The plaintiffs in the case, Janus v. AFSCME, are two employees of Illinois... Read More.

Rauner Administration Supreme Court Appeal on AFSCME Contract Implementation

Monday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration has filed a direct appeal to the State Supreme Court in AFSCME's case to block the administration from implementing its last, best and final offer. The following statement is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:“After 67 days of negotiation, the Administration... Read More.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ASSIGNS CIRCUIT JUDGE TO FILL VACANCY IN FIFTH DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT

Tuesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Circuit Judge David K. Overstreet of the Second Judicial Circuit has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fifth District Appellate Court.Judge Overstreet was assigned to fill the vacancy... Read More.

IL SUPREME COURT ADOPTS NEW RULES TO ADDRESS LAW THAT DECRIMINALIZES CANNABIS POSSESSION

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted six new rules to establish a regulatory framework for a new state law that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.Supreme Court Rules 585, 586, 587, 588, 589 and 590 were created in response... Read More.

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