Strike vote this week on state worker contracts and benefits
State workers push for a strike vote this week alongside pension increases and partner benefits for gay and lesbian employees. SEIU and AFSCME demand parity while wary of a budget impasse. officials discuss options to keep facilities open if a walkout occurs.
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SEIU
Dave Druker
Blagojevich
Druker
White
Jay Morgan
Vienna
Department of Motor Vehicles
Morgan
America
Union vote looms as Continental plant suspends work
Union supporters claim factory actions aim to influence a July 22 24 representation vote. Continental General Tire has suspended Mayfield Ky production affecting 715 hourly and 112 salaried workers while Kentucky plant remains partially operating. USWA charges allege the suspension is unlawful motive to deter union support. Former plant manager opposes unionization citing global plant shifts and cost pressures.
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Karl Webb
Jim Rippy
Mount Vernon
Europe
South America
Continental General Tire
Mayfield
Mayfield, Ky
Martien de Louw
Continental
Kentucky
Russ Saltsgaver
USWA
Granite City
Granite City Steel
Continental General
National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board
CTNA
Mt. Vernon
Herrin Man Donates 1956 Buick for Big Brothers-Big Sisters
Murray Berger of Marion donates his 1956 Buick Special to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters in South Central Illinois. Tickets sold at several local venues to reach a $10,000 goal. over $2,000 already raised with a potential 50/50 drawing if goal isn’t met. Berger, a Big Brother volunteer, hopes to boost awareness and involvement.
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Marion
Big Brothers-Big Sisters
Murray Berger
Berger
Foley-Sweitzer Motors
Herrin
Illinois Centre Mall
Rural King
Ryan’s
Kroger’s
Sam’s Club
Vintage Auto
Chris Mastovich
South Central Illinois
Murray
Illinois
Franklin-Williamson Human Services
West Frankfort
Ulin D. Homan
Williamson
Franklin
Williamson County
Trico district faces budget squeeze and fee hikes
Voters will decide district fate as student fees rise including 100 dollar per student with 200 max plus 25 for band scholar bowl and flags. Driver education up to 30 and new 10 fee for home economics, with 5 dollar book fee increases. Lunch prices rise to 2.75 and 1.75. District trims staff, arts and music, while reserves erode due to coal revenue loss and state cuts.
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Trico
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Illinois Dept OF Agriculture
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Heartland Rehab and Fitness
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