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The State of Minnesota’s Unions in 2016
Unionization in Minnesota is higher than the national average, at 14.2 percent. Veterans are among…
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Prevailing Wage Is the Local Market Rate in Illinois
A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) finds no evidence for the…
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Chicagoans Willing to Pay More Taxes for Improved Services, Poll Finds
Voters support funding police, schools, infrastructure, and municipal pension deal
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Illinois’ Construction Apprenticeship Programs Return $11 in Total Benefits for Every Dollar Invested
A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class…
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Unionized Construction Workers in Minnesota Get Back $5.59 for Every Dollar Paid in Dues
In Minnesota, construction workers are productive, high-skilled, and well-paid. Over 30 percent of these workers are…
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Illinois’ Changing Energy Sector
A change is undoubtedly upon Illinois’ energy sector. As illustrated in a new Economic Commentary by the…
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Not There Yet: The Status of Female Workers in Illinois
Female workers continue to experience inequality and discrimination in the Illinois labor market.
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Five Reasons Why Prevailing Wage Works in Winnebago County
A new Economic Commentary by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute details how prevailing wage is…
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The State of Wisconsin’s Unions in 2016
A new study released today finds that organized labor still plays a role in Wisconsin’s…
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Is International Trade Good or Bad for Illinois?
What impact does international free trade have on the Illinois economy? Is it mostly good,…
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Better Roads Ahead
The Illinois Economic Policy Institute urges the public to vote Yes on the Safe Roads Amendment…
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Minimum-Wage Workers Cannot Afford One-Bedroom Apartments in the Midwest
A minimum-wage employee working full time cannot afford a modest one-bedroom apartment in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin,…
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