Chicago El Milagro workers say they were locked out of building after protest
EL MILAGRO LATEST: The Chicago El Milagro workers say after they walked off the job Thursday to protest working conditions, they weren't let back inside the facility to get their personal belongings.
El Milagro employees call for fair wages, better working conditions
Workers for El Milagro spoke out Friday against the company's work conditions and management during the pandemic.
Walmart won’t offer layaway option this holiday season
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Chicago El Milagro workers walk off the job
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
El Milagro workers in Chicago walk off the job
Workers at the El Milagro tortilla factory walked off the job Thursday at the facility in Little Village.
Pritzker announces investment in workforce training for Illinois job seekers
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Millions of Boppy products recalled after link to infant deaths
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US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
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Costco warns customers over delays on essential household item
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Macy's to hire 1,500 workers in Illinois ahead of holiday season
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Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport
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CVS filling 600 positions in Illinois during one-day hiring event
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Battle brewing over future of River Oaks Mall in Calumet City
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BBB warns of scammers trying to sell flood-damaged cars
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US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
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Amazon launches nationwide hiring push for tens of thousands of positions
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Fake championship sports rings seized in Chicago
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Amazon eyes 125K more hires, $18+ per hour average salary
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Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment
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