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Appeals panel: Chicago must force telecom companies to hire union labor to upgrade their equipment on city-owned poles
A Cook County judge had ruled the city's contract with labor unions doesn't apply in the case, because it is the telecom companies, not the city, doing the installation work. The city only issued permits to allow the work on its poles, the judge had ruled. -
Union says Chicago has no right to use noise ordinance to quiet its picket at Cambria hotel
A hotel worker union is suing the city of Chicago, claiming it improperly wielded a noise ordinance to hamper their rights while striking. A judge has denied their request for a temporary restraining order against the city. -
Judge: State can't let Chicago Park District make workers pay more toward retirement, boost retirement age
Citing the Illinois state constitution, another judge has struck down an attempt by a local government to rein in its pension costs and potentially hold down future tax increases, this time declaring unconstitutional a law allowing the Chicago Park District to require its workers to contribute more to their future retirement benefits.