34% say they plan to leave profession in next 12 months, but most would stay if Illinois enacted a law mandating staffing ratios for Registered Nurses La Grange, IL: A systemic staffing crisis marked by widespread labor shortages continues to … Continue reading AFTER COVID, SURVEY SHOWS NURSING PROFESSION REMAINS IN CRISIS IN ILLINOIS

HB 3940 reformed system that imposed sub-market pay rates on auto dealers and technicians performing repairs on vehicles under warranty Chicago, IL: A 2022 law that eliminated a two-tiered compensation system for certified auto mechanics at Illinois’ car dealerships has … Continue reading STUDY: Bipartisan Auto Repair Reform Law Has Improved Job Quality for Skilled Mechanics Boosted Economy, and Strengthened Public Budgets

So-Called “Right-to-Work” Laws and Janus Decision Have Eroded Job Quality of In-Demand Jobs  La Grange, IL: States that protect collective bargaining rights have higher average worker earnings, experience faster wage growth, and have added union members since 2013, according to … Continue reading STUDY: States that Protect Collective Bargaining Are Gaining Union Members and Raising Worker Earnings