What the Labor Movement Could Do If the Supreme Court Rules Against Fair Share Fees in Janus
How might the U.S. labor movement respond if the Supreme Court strikes down Abood and rules against fair share fees? ILEPI’s Frank Manzo IV takes a look.
The Impending Effects of the Janus Case on Public Sector Workers
A new report finds that a Janus decision against fair share fees would lower public sector worker earnings and have negative impacts on the U.S. economy. According to the Wall Street Journal, the “study says the expected outcome of the Janus case will shrink public-sector labor unions in 23 states.”
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ILEPI Testimony on a Progressive Income Tax Before the Illinois House
On Wednesday, May 2, the Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee held a hearing on the possibility of a progressive income tax in Illinois. Frank Manzo IV, MPP, Policy Director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) provided a brief testimony. Here is what he said. Continue reading “ILEPI Testimony on a Progressive Income Tax Before the Illinois House”
STUDY: Expected Supreme Court Decision Against Public Sector Unions Would Harm Economy
Janus ruling could affect wages for 5 million workers and shrink U.S. economy by up to $33 billion Continue reading “STUDY: Expected Supreme Court Decision Against Public Sector Unions Would Harm Economy”
REPORT: Illinois Needs $21 Billion Per Year to Fix State Building Facilities and Transportation Systems
For Immediate Release: May 2, 2018
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Illinois Insights Spring 2018 Edition
The Spring 2018 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. The Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) has released the Spring 2018 Edition of our quarterly newsletter, Illinois Insights. In this edition, we discuss two recent reports that highlight the effects of prevailing … Continue reading Illinois Insights Spring 2018 Edition
Filing Taxes this Week? See Where You Stand in Illinois
It is tax season once again. By this time next week, millions of Illinois households will file their state and federal income tax forms. With Tax Day one week away, the Illinois Economic Policy Institute asks: How did you do in 2017? Continue reading “Filing Taxes this Week? See Where You Stand in Illinois”
ILEPI Testimony at the Illinois House Transportation Committee
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 the Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee of the Illinois House of Representatives held a hearing titled “Effects of the Proposed Federal Infrastructure Plan.” Mary Craighead, AICP, transportation policy analyst with ILEPI, submitted testimony that is summarized below. Continue reading “ILEPI Testimony at the Illinois House Transportation Committee”
REPORT: Illinois Needs $4.6 Billion Per Year to Fix Roads, Bridges, and Transit Systems
Falling Motor Fuel Tax Revenues Accelerate Funding Shortfall La Grange: The rapidly deteriorating condition of Illinois roads, bridges, and transit systems is producing increased congestion and vehicle maintenance costs, and the annual cost of needed repairs currently stands at $4.6 … Continue reading REPORT: Illinois Needs $4.6 Billion Per Year to Fix Roads, Bridges, and Transit Systems
New Study Highlights Gender Gaps in Corporate Leadership
International Women’s Day Sharpens Focus on Gender Inequality at Work
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People of Color Benefit from Prevailing Wage Laws
Economic data show that prevailing wage laws shrink racial income gaps in construction. Continue reading “People of Color Benefit from Prevailing Wage Laws”
Illinois House Testimonies on the Consequences of Repealing Prevailing Wage
On Tuesday, February 27, the Labor and Commerce Committee in the Illinois House held a hearing titled “Impacts of Repealing the Prevailing Wage.” Frank Manzo IV, MPP, Policy Director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI); Robert Bruno, Ph.D., Director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois; and Kevin Duncan, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Colorado State University-Pueblo submitted testimonies.
The following article provides condensed versions of those testimonies.
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