Illinois
We Are One Illinois fights back
October 31, 2011Thousands of union members overflowed the Illinois Statehouse to defend their pensions and collective bargaining rights.
Read moreJourney by bus to a state capital: A firsthand account
October 28, 2011It was six in the morning of Oct. 26 and two busloads of motivated Chicago teachers and friends were on their way to Springfield to rally and lobby to protect their pensions.
Read moreOccupy Chicago fills the jail with inspiration and solidarity
October 20, 2011On Oct. 15, I was one of the 200 occupiers who were arrested standing up for free speech and assembly and against corporate greed, after Occupy Chicago attempted to establish an encampment at the edge of...
Read moreArmored vehicle operators form union, demand respect
October 18, 2011The union's slogan is "United we bargain, divided we beg."
Read moreChicago fight back week for jobs (with video)
October 18, 2011Last week Chicago joined the rest of the country and the world in action for jobs and justice.
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