The Guardian: Chicago's teachers could strike a blow for organised labour globally

Submitted by Illinoisnoki1 on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 13:42

The fight to halt school budget cuts in Obama's Democratic heartland could be a huge boost for unions

Last month, approximately 90% of Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) members voted for strike action. Only 1.82% voted against. This was a shock to the local administration.  Read more »

National Nurses United: Supreme Court Ruling Does Not End the Patient Care Crisis

Submitted by Illinoisnoki1 on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:27

Health Care, Not More Insurance –
Let’s Win Improved Medicare for All

While the law, upheld by the Supreme Court today, will help some get access to coverage, tens of millions will remain without health coverage, and millions more will continue to face bankruptcy for medical bills and denial of care.  Read more »

Donna Smith: On the Road Again, Cancer Does Not Wait for Nine Robed Judges.

Submitted by Illinoisnoki1 on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 15:29

By Donna Smith | National Nurses United

My cancer won’t wait and doesn’t care about what nine robed judges in Washington, DC, say about healthcare. Cancer doesn’t care. Obamacare. Romneycare. No matter. Cancer doesn’t care. But the nurses do.  Read more »

Illinois Democrats Slash Medicaid in order to ‘Save It’

Submitted by Illinoisnoki1 on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 11:18

 By Bill Bianchi, PDA-Illinois

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