Category Archives: Union

Interesting Position: Teachers union seeks 5 percent raises, says ‘rich people’ will pay for them

Posted on January 15, 2019 by royfmc

Teachers union seeks 5 percent raises, says ‘rich people’ will pay for them. Chicago Teachers Union leaders on Tuesday submitted their first contract proposals — including 5-percent pay raises — to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office, though most negotiations are expected … Continue reading →

Posted in #taxation, Economy, Education, Elections, Entertainment, Finance, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, political satire, politics, referendum, Referendums, Roy F. McCampbell, salary cap, Social Media, Special Education, Taxation, Union, vote | Tagged advocacy, budget, bullying, children, cook county, education, Illinois, Madigan, McCampbell, parents, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, school district., Special Education, work force | Leave a comment

Local Governments’ Alarming Capital Spending Ratios — Strong Towns

Posted on November 2, 2018 by royfmc

There are many ways for state and local governments to run hidden deficits, one of which is deferred maintenance. But it turns out there is a way to measure the extent to which local governments kick the maintenance can down … Continue reading →

Posted in #taxation, Economic Development, Economy, Education, election fraud, Elections, foia, gun control, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, mike madigan, News, O'Hare Noise, political satire, politics, referendum, Referendums, Roy F. McCampbell, salary cap, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, schillerparkblog, Social Media, Taxation, Union, vote | Leave a comment

Help support the Van Dyke girls

Posted on October 13, 2018 by royfmc

https://www.gofundme.com/mdb4be The recent verdict in Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke’s criminal trial had a devastating impact on our community and law enforcement around the world. But this verdict has impacted Jason’s wife and two daughters more than words can … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Crime, Elections, gun control, Illinois, illinois politics, political satire, politics, Union | Tagged #chicagopolice #secondcitycop, #city politics, #cpd, advocacy, behind the scenes, budget hearing, bullets, City of Chicago, Crime, Rahm Emanuel, Roy F. McCampbell, van dyke | Leave a comment

“Pity The Nation Whose People Are Sheep………”

Posted on May 27, 2018 by royfmc

Lawrence Ferlinghetti decades ago wrote and it gives me chills to read it today: “Pity the nation whose people are sheep, and whose shepherds mislead them. Pity the nation whose leaders are liars, whose sages are silenced, and whose bigots … Continue reading →

Posted in #taxation, Chicago, Economy, Education, election fraud, Elections, gambling, gun control, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, Latin Kings, marijuana, mental health, News, political satire, politics, referendum, Referendums, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, Schiller Park Recreation, Schiller Park School District 81, Union, vote, War on Terror, World War II | Tagged advocates, budget, bullying, Chicago, children, cook county, education, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, murder, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, school, School District Consolidation, transparency, unemployment, work force | Leave a comment

Norridge SD 80 Parents Are Watching The Progress of SB 2344

Posted on May 8, 2018 by royfmc

UPDATE as of May 9, 2018 at 5:30 PM: Please show your support of SB 2344 in the Illinois House committee by going to this link and filing as a proponent: http://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/108859?committeeHearingId=16071&LegislationId=108859&LegislationDocumentId=138183 When the House Amendment 1 is discharged … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Chicago, Disability Employment Month, East Leyden, Economy, Education, Elections, Elmwood Park School District 401, Employing Disabled, Finance, foia, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, IEP, Illinois, illinois politics, LASEC, legal services, Leyden, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, Mannheim School District 83, Mayor Caiafa, mike madigan, new horizon center, Norridge, Norridge School D80, Northlake, Pennoyer School District 79, political satire, politics, Rauner, referendum, Referendums, Saint Maria Goretti, Schiller Park, Schiller Park School District 81, schillerparkblog, Social Media, Special Education, Taxation, Union, Union Ridge SD86, vote, West Leyden | Tagged #leydenpride, advocacy, advocates, Autism, Autism Awareness Month, autistic child, autistic children, Board of Education, budget, common core, cook county, disability card special needs, District 81, education, FAPE, Franklin Park, IEP, Illinois, Illinois Autism Society, ISBE, LASEC, Leyden, Leyden Area Special Education, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, Leyden High School District 212, Madigan, Norridge, Norridge School District 80, Norwood Park Township, parents, politics, Rauner, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, school, School District Consolidation, school district., Special Education, special needs, Special Needs children, St Maria Goretti, transparency, Village of Schiller Park, work force, World Autism Awareness Day | Leave a comment

Illinois Coal Production is Up, But Employment Down

Posted on April 30, 2018 by royfmc

And, as Illinois data show, any rebounds in coal production don’t guarantee that jobs will follow, hand in hand — especially in an industry where automation has, for decades, eroded employment more aggressively than any perceived regulatory “war” on coal. … Continue reading →

Posted in coal, Economic Development, Economy, Illinois, illinois politics, senator durbin, senator Mulroe, Social Media, Taxation, Union, USCongress | Tagged Chicago, coal, employment, Illinois, Leyden, McCampbell, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Roy McCampbell, Schiller Park | Leave a comment

Why Should You Vote ?

Posted on March 20, 2018 by royfmc

Make your voice heard … Every Vote Counts! The Importance of Voting Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities that U.S. citizens have. About 150 million American citizens are qualified to vote. Unfortunately, many don’t. They give … Continue reading →

Posted in #taxation, Chicago, Crime, domestic violence, Economy, Education, election fraud, Elections, Finance, fire protection, foia, Franklin Park, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, Leyden Fire Protection District, political satire, politics, Rauner, referendum, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park Commentaries, schillerparkblog, senator durbin, Social Media, Taxation, Union, USCongress, vote | Tagged advocacy, advocates, budget, Chicago, cook county, facebook, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, school district., transparency, unemployment, vote | Leave a comment

Illinois Democratic Polling in Governor Contest

Posted on March 18, 2018 by royfmc

NEW #ILGov Dem Poll: Pritzker: 32% Kennedy: 26% Biss: 22% Undecided: 16% Victory Research, conducted Mar 13-16 Margin of Error: 2.82% Total polled: 1204 statewide

Posted in Chicago, Crime, domestic violence, Economic Development, Economy, Education, election fraud, Elections, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, political satire, politics, Rauner, referendum, Taxation, Union | Tagged advocacy, Biss, Chicago, education, governor, Illinois, income tax, Kennedy, Madigan, politics, polling, Pritzker, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, unemployment | Leave a comment

California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein

Posted on February 26, 2018 by royfmc

Activist wing drags Democrats further to the left in California: California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein — Read on http://www.mercurynews.com/2018/02/25/california-democratic-party-declines-to-endorse-dianne-feinstein-in-re-election-bid/amp/

Posted in california, Dianne Feinstein, gun control, illinois politics, mike madigan, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Union | Tagged California, Dianne Feinstein, education, politics | Leave a comment

Another #Madigoon Bites The Dust

Posted on February 20, 2018 by royfmc

For the second time in a week, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has parted ways with a top lieutenant in his Democratic political organization, this time citing “inappropriate behavior by a volunteer toward a candidate and staff” during a 2016 … Continue reading →

Posted in #madigoon, Chicago, Elections, foia, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, mike madigan, politics, Rauner, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, schillerparkblog, sexual harrassment, Social Media, Union | Tagged #madigoon, advocates, Com Ed, cook county, facebook, Illinois, Illinois State Medical Society, politics, Roy F. McCampbell | Leave a comment