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The Impact of Unions on Construction Worksite Health and Safety

WebConstruction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. This report assesses whether there are differences in safety outcomes between union and nonunion construction worksites by analyzing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations in the industry.Prior research has found that the …

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Enacting Paid Sick Leave in Illinois

WebENACTING PAID SICK LEAVE IN ILLINOIS 1 INTRODUCTION The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has created a new national dialogue about the issue of paid sick leave for workers. Even though public health officials recommend that sick employees stay home from work,

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Workers’ Rights Curriculum

WebIn addition to training frontline staff of community-based workforce organizations and job seekers in their programs, a team of staff from LEP, the Chicago Jobs Council, and the UIC School of Public Health wrote an open-access Workers’ Rights for Workforce Development curriculum.Its eight chapters cover all of the content of workplace rights and consist of …

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NEW REPORT The Impact of Unions on Construction Worksite …

WebConstruction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. This report assesses whether there are differences in safety outcomes between union and nonunion construction worksites by analyzing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations in the industry.

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The Impact of Service Contract Prevailing Wage Laws in the …

WebThe Impact of Service Contract Prevailing Wage Laws in the United States and Illinois i Executive Summary Prevailing wage laws establish minimum wages for different types of work on government contracts.

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A Statement from LEP & PMCR director Prof. Robert Bruno …

WebToday’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health denying women full reproductive health rights under the US Constitution has enormous economic impacts and workforce equity outcomes.Extensive evidence by economists reveal that the legalization of abortion services has increased women’s educational attainment, …

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Quality of the Gig

WebThe growth of drivers working for app-based platforms who are treated as “independent contractors” is characterized by the companies having no federal responsibility to pay minimum wage, protect workers against sexual harassment, or offer workers paid leave or health care benefits. Excluded from the National Labor Relations Act, independent …

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How the Workers’ Rights Amendment Passed in Illinois

WebHOW THE WORKERS [ RIGHTS AMENDMENT PASSED IN ILLINOIS i Executive Summary In November 2022, a majority of Illinois voters approved the Workers Rights Amendment, which guarantees the fundamental right of workers to …

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The Impact of Unions on Construction Worksite Health and …

WebTHE IMPACT OF UNIONS ON CONSTRUCTION WORKSITE HEALTH AND SAFETY: EVIDENCE FROM OSHA INSPECTIONS i Executive Summary Construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. This report assesses whether there are differences in safety outcomes between union and nonunion construction

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The Workers’ Rights Amendment and Its Impact on Protecting …

WebTHE WORKERS [ RIGHTS AMENDMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON PROTECTING QUALITY JOBS AND ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES IN ILLINOIS 1 Introduction In November 2022, Illinois voters will vote on a Constitutional Amendment that would prevent Illinois from passing a state law or local ordinance that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the

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Steelworker Summer School

WebDistrict 7 of the United Steelworkers holds week-long training schools on the Urbana-Champaign campus in June and July. The schools are part of a sequenced, four-year educational program offered to members of USW locals in Illinois and Indiana. The program has enrolled nearly 600 students each summer in four week-long labor education programs.

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Hospital Service Work in the Chicago Region and Illinois

Web• The Healthcare and Social Assistance sector accounts for approximately 675,000 people employed in the Chicago region. • Hospitals remain major employers, although most of the employment growth in the healthcare

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Illinois Workers

WebThe Impact of COVID-19 on Illinois Workers Data from the Current Population Survey, 2019-2021 October 27, 2022 Grace Dunn Research Associate Illinois Economic Policy Institute

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Lifting the Economy Up Without a Helping Hand: Illinois …

Webunsafe at work. 10 This percentage was greater than for healthcare workers. Low-wage workers particularly lack access to safety measures like masks and hand sanitizer.

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The Financial Impact of Legalizing Marijuana in Illinois

WebThe Financial Impact of Legalizing Marijuana in Illinois i Executive Summary There is significant public support for legalizing, regulating, and taxing recreational marijuana in

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The Illinois Nursing Shortage: Assessing the Need for Safe …

Web1 Introduction Nurses play a central role in the health care system and in communities across America. While many nurses work in hospitals, many others work in schools, small clinics, private homes, and assisted living

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Registered Nursing in Crisis

WebRegistered nursing faces a crisis. For over two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has stressed nurses, tested their skills and stamina, and exacerbated labor shortages. Each of these factors have significant implications for standards …

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