IELRA reform could fix SIU labor clash
Ken B. Anderson argues the Illinois Education Labor Relations Act creates an undemocratic, perpetual union mandate at SIU. He calls for worker choice, split benefits, regular union reauthorization, and decertification rights to reduce campus strife.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Southern Illinoisan
Readers may submit signed letters on current issues up to 250 words by email or mail. Verification requires telephone numbers for authors, but numbers are not published. The paper edits all letters and does not publish libelous attacks.
Officials contact numbers for Illinois federal and state lawmakers
A list provides phone lines and websites for U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin, U S Representatives John Shimkus and Jerry Costello, and State Senator David Luechtefeld. It includes district and Washington numbers and several official web addresses.
Editor Letter on Labor Strikes and Employer Relations
A reader criticizes a recent editorial praising workers and warns that strikes harm wages and relationships. The writer argues unions misjudge actions, contends compromises are essential, and condemns calls for subservience to employers while urging sympathy for public taxpayers strained by labor disputes.
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SIU leadership under fire over losses and media scrutiny
A reader questions SIU's ongoing leadership issues as administrators and coaches depart, citing declines in enrollment and donations. They accuse campus officials of arrogance and a toxic work environment, urging stronger local media accountability for the university's management and regional impact.
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Illinois Lawmakers Earnrage Over Electric Monopol y Moneymaker
Citizen anger erupts as lawmakers approve a rate increase for Ameren amid claims of lobbying influence and broken promises. The letter accuses politicians of taking campaign contributions and ignoring public dissent while Ameren profits from the decision.
Gary Metro editorial argues against misplaced gratitude
The Southern Illinoisan on Saturday Oct 1 presents a blunt lead editorial ridiculing Gary Metro. It contends gratitude equates to fear and defends a free labor market as a transaction where skills and time are exchanged for money rather than jobs being created.
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Readers vote for Golden Pen Award winner
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote for October 2011 Golden Pen finalists Myrtle Schluter Lynn Reiman and Stephanie Wood. Votes cast through Friday at the southern com or by mail to Gary Metro in Carbondale include the winner to be announced in November and recognized in a column by the editor.
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