Chicago advocacy groups, state officials rally for work permits for migrants
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all migrants in Illinois and across the U.S.
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all migrants in Illinois and across the U.S.
Advocacy groups rally for work permits for Chicago migrants
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all.
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all.
Eli's Cheesecake expands Chicago facility, boosting jobs and sweet treats
The governor and other big names were in town Tuesday for a sweet treat. It's a local favorite, and now Eli's Cheesecake has expanded their facility.
The governor and other big names were in town Tuesday for a sweet treat. It's a local favorite, and now Eli's Cheesecake has expanded their facility.
Eli's Cheesecake expands Chicago facility
The governor and other big names were in town Tuesday for a sweet treat. It's a local favorite, and now Eli's Cheesecake has expanded their facility.
The governor and other big names were in town Tuesday for a sweet treat. It's a local favorite, and now Eli's Cheesecake has expanded their facility.
Negotiations continue as UAW strike enters week 4
Twenty-five thousand UAW workers remain on strike after walking off the job last month in a dispute with the "Big Three" Detroit automakers.
Twenty-five thousand UAW workers remain on strike after walking off the job last month in a dispute with the "Big Three" Detroit automakers.
'It's no accident. It's Bidenomics': Surprising jobs report
A new jobs report shows that more than 300,000 jobs were added in the month of September.
A new jobs report shows that more than 300,000 jobs were added in the month of September.
Chicago City Council votes to end sub-minimum tipped wages
In a special Friday session, the Chicago City Council passed a measure ending sub-minimum wage for tipped workers over a five-year period.
In a special Friday session, the Chicago City Council passed a measure ending sub-minimum wage for tipped workers over a five-year period.
US economy adds 336,000 jobs in September, blowing past expectations
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in September, evidence the labor market remains resilient even as it confronts high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in September, evidence the labor market remains resilient even as it confronts high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
How to get noticed in the workplace in 2024
Companies are expected to cut costs a bit more in 2024. The average pay increase in 2023 was 4.7% while the average increase in 2024 is projected to be closer to 3.8%. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shared some tips for standing out in the workplace.
Companies are expected to cut costs a bit more in 2024. The average pay increase in 2023 was 4.7% while the average increase in 2024 is projected to be closer to 3.8%. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shared some tips for standing out in the workplace.
UAW strike: Ford makes contract offer, announces layoffs
A new batch of layoffs as the United Auto Workers strike drags on, and the picket line continues outside Chicago?s Ford assembly line.
A new batch of layoffs as the United Auto Workers strike drags on, and the picket line continues outside Chicago?s Ford assembly line.
Hundreds of Chicago-area autoworkers laid off as UAW strike continues
The strike comes in the wake of 250 layoffs at Ford's Stamping Facility in Chicago Heights.
The strike comes in the wake of 250 layoffs at Ford's Stamping Facility in Chicago Heights.
Chicago joins UAW strike, workers speak out
Still no deal between the UAW and two of the big automakers.
Still no deal between the UAW and two of the big automakers.
Wrigley Field vendors authorize strike
Levy Restaurant workers at Wrigley Field could strike soon. UNITE HERE Local 1 authorized a strike after the union and Levy have been at the bargaining table for more than a year.
Levy Restaurant workers at Wrigley Field could strike soon. UNITE HERE Local 1 authorized a strike after the union and Levy have been at the bargaining table for more than a year.
Proposal to raise subminimum wage passes committee
The ?One Fair Wage? ordinance guarantees workers citywide get the same hourly rate of $15.80 with any tips paid out on top. If passed, the plan would phase out the tipped wage system over the next five years starting July 2024.
The ?One Fair Wage? ordinance guarantees workers citywide get the same hourly rate of $15.80 with any tips paid out on top. If passed, the plan would phase out the tipped wage system over the next five years starting July 2024.
Amazon hiring more than 9,000 employees in Illinois
Amazon announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the holiday season in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and more than 9,000 of those positions will be in Illinois.
Amazon announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the holiday season in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and more than 9,000 of those positions will be in Illinois.
Chicago City Council to vote on eliminating 'subminimum wage'
The One Fair Wage ordinance would raise the subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage.
The One Fair Wage ordinance would raise the subminimum wage for workers who earn tips to the same rate as regular minimum wage.
Target to hire 100,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Bracing for the holiday shopping season, Target announced it will offer deep discounts starting in October and hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season.
Bracing for the holiday shopping season, Target announced it will offer deep discounts starting in October and hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season.
Macy's to hire nearly 40,000 workers in seasonal roles
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
Final day of talks underway before potential UAW strike
The United Auto Workers are going up against Detroit's big three car makers. The union wants a 46% pay increase and a return to traditional pensions. Thursday is the final day of negotiations ahead of a potential strike. Experts say a strike could cripple the economy.
The United Auto Workers are going up against Detroit's big three car makers. The union wants a 46% pay increase and a return to traditional pensions. Thursday is the final day of negotiations ahead of a potential strike. Experts say a strike could cripple the economy.