talia soglin
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The Army Corps asked for $3.85 million for the Harbor Lock next year. It may get less than $300k.
Close followers of Harbor Lock news will remember it from Sept, when Border Patrol docked near it after conducting a river cruise whilst armed with rifles
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/c...
Close followers of Harbor Lock news will remember it from Sept, when Border Patrol docked near it after conducting a river cruise whilst armed with rifles
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/c...
Federal funding cuts threaten Chicago Harbor Lock, one of the nation’s busiest
More than 900,000 passengers and 80,000 vessels traveled through the Chicago Harbor Lock last year. Federal funding cuts have become a source of worry for boaters.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Army Corps asked for $3.85 million for the Harbor Lock next year. It may get less than $300k.
Close followers of Harbor Lock news will remember it from Sept, when Border Patrol docked near it after conducting a river cruise whilst armed with rifles
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/c...
Close followers of Harbor Lock news will remember it from Sept, when Border Patrol docked near it after conducting a river cruise whilst armed with rifles
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/c...
Weeks before Border Patrol started raiding rideshare lots at O'Hare, an advocate warned the city that might happen: "Our organization is concerned that the lot may become a target for ICE raids"
No one responded until feds touched down at O'Hare 3 weeks later www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
No one responded until feds touched down at O'Hare 3 weeks later www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
Advocate warned city that feds might target rideshare drivers at O’Hare weeks before airport raids, emails show
An advocate for rideshare drivers first emailed the city on Sept. 19. But the city did not appear to take any action until a raid at the parking lot three weeks later.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Weeks before Border Patrol started raiding rideshare lots at O'Hare, an advocate warned the city that might happen: "Our organization is concerned that the lot may become a target for ICE raids"
No one responded until feds touched down at O'Hare 3 weeks later www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
No one responded until feds touched down at O'Hare 3 weeks later www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
Reposted by talia soglin
Advocate warned city that feds might target rideshare drivers at O’Hare weeks before airport raids, and the city did not respond, emails show. Story by @taliasoglin.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
Advocate warned city that feds might target rideshare drivers at O’Hare weeks before airport raids, emails show
An advocate for rideshare drivers first emailed the city on Sept. 19. But the city did not appear to take any action until a raid at the parking lot three weeks later.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Advocate warned city that feds might target rideshare drivers at O’Hare weeks before airport raids, and the city did not respond, emails show. Story by @taliasoglin.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/o...
In Little Village, workers have been on strike for immigration protections at Mauser Packaging Solutions for the last four months. Now, the company says it's closing the plant down:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/m...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/m...
Mauser plans to close Little Village plant amid monthslong strike
The Mauser workers have been striking for improved working conditions and contract language that would protect them from workplace immigration raids.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In Little Village, workers have been on strike for immigration protections at Mauser Packaging Solutions for the last four months. Now, the company says it's closing the plant down:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/m...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/m...
Reposted by talia soglin
Broadview, 8:40 a.m.
September 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Broadview, 8:40 a.m.
Jewel-Osco pharmacy division argues (via outside counsel Littler Mendelson) that the NLRA is unconstitutional
Follows similar arguments made by employers including: SpaceX, Amazon, Trader Joe's, USC, Grindr, Portillo's, etc etc etc
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/23/j...
Follows similar arguments made by employers including: SpaceX, Amazon, Trader Joe's, USC, Grindr, Portillo's, etc etc etc
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/23/j...
Jewel-Osco pharmacy division argues National Labor Relations Act unconstitutional
The company joins a lengthy and growing list of employers including SpaceX, Amazon, Trader Joe’s, the University of Southern California, dating app Grindr and Oak Brook-based hot dog empire Portill…
www.chicagotribune.com
June 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Jewel-Osco pharmacy division argues (via outside counsel Littler Mendelson) that the NLRA is unconstitutional
Follows similar arguments made by employers including: SpaceX, Amazon, Trader Joe's, USC, Grindr, Portillo's, etc etc etc
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/23/j...
Follows similar arguments made by employers including: SpaceX, Amazon, Trader Joe's, USC, Grindr, Portillo's, etc etc etc
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/23/j...
disappointing and will have serious consequences for Chicago. sadly unsurprising coming from the ethically-challenged folk at Alden Global Capital
This is the official bsky account for the Chicago Tribune Guild. We learned today that @chicagotribune.com is offering buyouts to our journalists. This move by Alden Global Capital, our rapacious ownership group, shows a total lack of vision and respect for the newsroom and the city we serve. (1/5)
June 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
disappointing and will have serious consequences for Chicago. sadly unsurprising coming from the ethically-challenged folk at Alden Global Capital
Teamsters from around the country, including Sean O'Brien, were in downtown Chicago today demanding union recognition for Cook County prosecutors. Context: Eileen O'Neill Burke made a campaign pledge to recognize a prosecutors' union, but has not done so:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
In Illinois, Democrats tout pro-labor bona fides, but sometimes push back when their staffs seek unions
Advocates say the hesitation of bosses to recognize unions is the unwillingness of even self-professed pro-labor employers to give up control over their staff.
www.chicagotribune.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Teamsters from around the country, including Sean O'Brien, were in downtown Chicago today demanding union recognition for Cook County prosecutors. Context: Eileen O'Neill Burke made a campaign pledge to recognize a prosecutors' union, but has not done so:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
The Department of Labor sent a memo to staffers today warning them against speaking to the media: "Individuals who disclose confidential information or engage in unauthorized communications with the media may face serious legal consequences—including potential criminal penalties"
April 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Department of Labor sent a memo to staffers today warning them against speaking to the media: "Individuals who disclose confidential information or engage in unauthorized communications with the media may face serious legal consequences—including potential criminal penalties"
Reposted by talia soglin
Dems support labor, but unionization efforts in public offices are facing pushback, incl. from State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, who said during the campaign she'd be "honored" to be part of the union effort. Glad @taliasoglin.bsky.social dug in: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
In Illinois, Democrats tout pro-labor bona fides, but sometimes push back when their staffs seek unions
Advocates say the hesitation of bosses to recognize unions is the unwillingness of even self-professed pro-labor employers to give up control over their staff.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Dems support labor, but unionization efforts in public offices are facing pushback, incl. from State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, who said during the campaign she'd be "honored" to be part of the union effort. Glad @taliasoglin.bsky.social dug in: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
In Illinois, public employees sometimes find that their employers' enthusiasm for labor doesn't extend to their own efforts to unionize:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
In Illinois, Democrats tout pro-labor bona fides, but sometimes push back when their staffs seek unions
Advocates say the hesitation of bosses to recognize unions is the unwillingness of even self-professed pro-labor employers to give up control over their staff.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In Illinois, public employees sometimes find that their employers' enthusiasm for labor doesn't extend to their own efforts to unionize:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
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“Per population, the death toll of Palestinian journalists is roughly equivalent to the killing of 8,500 U.S. newsroom employees.”
watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/p...
watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/p...
April 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“Per population, the death toll of Palestinian journalists is roughly equivalent to the killing of 8,500 U.S. newsroom employees.”
watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/p...
watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/p...
Really big loss for UFCW in Chicago this week — Tony’s workers voted 1,115 to 605 against unionizing
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/28/t...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/28/t...
Tony’s workers vote overwhelmingly against joining grocery union
When the ballots were counted Friday, the workers had voted 1,115-605 against unionization, according to the National Labor Relations Board. Voter turnout was about 94%.
www.chicagotribune.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Really big loss for UFCW in Chicago this week — Tony’s workers voted 1,115 to 605 against unionizing
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/28/t...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/28/t...
One of the biggest union elections so far this year is taking place in Chicago this week:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/25/2...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/25/2...
2,400 grocery workers to decide whether Tony’s Fresh Market will go union
The union election will be one of the largest held in the U.S. private sector so far this year.
www.chicagotribune.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One of the biggest union elections so far this year is taking place in Chicago this week:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/25/2...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/25/2...
In federal agency chaos news, the SBA is moving *an* office out of Chicago, but the agency does *not* appear to have any plans to move its district office out of the city — that's where small business owners go to get help with loans, etc
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/07/s...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/07/s...
Confusion swirls after Small Business Administration says it will move Chicago regional office over sanctuary city policies
Confusion began when the agency announced it would relocate six regional offices throughout the country because they are in cities that “do not comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforc…
www.chicagotribune.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In federal agency chaos news, the SBA is moving *an* office out of Chicago, but the agency does *not* appear to have any plans to move its district office out of the city — that's where small business owners go to get help with loans, etc
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/07/s...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/07/s...
Housing specialists working for the Cook County housing authority don't make enough money to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Cook County, by Lizzie Kane:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/c...
Cook County housing authority union workers say they struggle to afford rent, mortgage payments
Housing Authority of Cook County employees say the workloads are tough and wages are low, causing many union employees to leave the agency, one that is deemed “troubled” by HUD.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Housing specialists working for the Cook County housing authority don't make enough money to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Cook County, by Lizzie Kane:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/c...
UFCW is trying to organize grocery workers at Tony's Fresh Market, which was bought by private equity three years ago — if they win these elections, this would add 2,400 Chicago area grocery workers to the union's membership:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/g...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/g...
Grocery workers union seeks inroads at Tony’s Fresh Market
UFCW Local 881 already represents thousands of grocery workers at Jewel-Osco and Mariano’s grocery stores throughout the Chicago area.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
UFCW is trying to organize grocery workers at Tony's Fresh Market, which was bought by private equity three years ago — if they win these elections, this would add 2,400 Chicago area grocery workers to the union's membership:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/g...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/25/g...
Trader Joe's United just got a decision in its favor in a contested election in Chicago. But Trader Joe's says it will appeal the order, setting the case up to stall indefinitely in front of the currently paralyzed labor board:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/19/t...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/19/t...
Trader Joe’s union notches uncertain win amid backdrop of Trump-era federal labor landscape
Trader Joe’s said it plans to appeal the decision, a move that would stall the case indefinitely before the paralyzed National Labor Relations Board.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Trader Joe's United just got a decision in its favor in a contested election in Chicago. But Trader Joe's says it will appeal the order, setting the case up to stall indefinitely in front of the currently paralyzed labor board:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/19/t...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/19/t...
Cook County prosecutors are seeking a union with the Teamsters
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/11/c...
(Cook County PDs are already unionized with AFSCME)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/11/c...
(Cook County PDs are already unionized with AFSCME)
Cook County prosecutors seek to unionize in first major drive in decades
A group of assistant state’s attorneys seeks voluntary recognition of a bargaining unit that would represent hundreds of lawyers.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Cook County prosecutors are seeking a union with the Teamsters
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/11/c...
(Cook County PDs are already unionized with AFSCME)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/11/c...
(Cook County PDs are already unionized with AFSCME)
Against a backdrop of looming existential threats to both the Department of Education and federal labor law, in Chicago we have this situation:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/07/i...
with @nellsalzman.bsky.social and @royalpratt.bsky.social
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with @nellsalzman.bsky.social and @royalpratt.bsky.social
Illinois SEIU passes resolution declaring itself ‘under attack’ by CTU
The union has condemned a contract proposal by the teachers union that SEIU said would take jobs from their union and give them to CTU.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Against a backdrop of looming existential threats to both the Department of Education and federal labor law, in Chicago we have this situation:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/07/i...
with @nellsalzman.bsky.social and @royalpratt.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/07/i...
with @nellsalzman.bsky.social and @royalpratt.bsky.social
RAs at UIC could be among the first unionized undergrads in IL, after a UofC student library worker unit in 2017
Happening as questions remain about whether a new Republican labor board might curtail student workers' right to organize in the private sector
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/30/u...
Happening as questions remain about whether a new Republican labor board might curtail student workers' right to organize in the private sector
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/30/u...
www.chicagotribune.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
RAs at UIC could be among the first unionized undergrads in IL, after a UofC student library worker unit in 2017
Happening as questions remain about whether a new Republican labor board might curtail student workers' right to organize in the private sector
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/30/u...
Happening as questions remain about whether a new Republican labor board might curtail student workers' right to organize in the private sector
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/30/u...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration made a big deal about pushing for a city-owned grocery store and said they’d pursue state money for the program. But records dug up by @taliasoglin.bsky.social show they didn’t even apply.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/06/j...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/06/j...
Johnson administration passes on state funding for publicly owned grocery store
The decision to pass on state funding raises questions about the future of the bold proposal the mayor first floated more than a year ago.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration made a big deal about pushing for a city-owned grocery store and said they’d pursue state money for the program. But records dug up by @taliasoglin.bsky.social show they didn’t even apply.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/06/j...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/06/j...
The DOL is trying to return $4.2 million in unpaid wages recovered via minimum wage/overtime investigations to Illinois workers
search by employer here:
webapps.dol.gov/wow/
search by employer here:
webapps.dol.gov/wow/
Workers Owed Wages
If you think you may be owed back wages collected by the Labor Department, search our database to confirm.
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December 11, 2024 at 3:55 PM
The DOL is trying to return $4.2 million in unpaid wages recovered via minimum wage/overtime investigations to Illinois workers
search by employer here:
webapps.dol.gov/wow/
search by employer here:
webapps.dol.gov/wow/
HelloFresh is under investigation by US DOL for alleged child labor in Aurora, IL. An organizer said teenagers were found working night shifts there
This comes days after Hearthside settled a state child labor investigation in IL (feds still investigating)
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/09/h...
This comes days after Hearthside settled a state child labor investigation in IL (feds still investigating)
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/09/h...
HelloFresh being investigated for alleged child labor violations at Aurora plant
ABC News first reported on the investigation of HelloFresh, citing immigrant rights advocate Cristobal Cavazos of Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, who told the news source that at least six teenagers w…
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December 9, 2024 at 10:32 PM
HelloFresh is under investigation by US DOL for alleged child labor in Aurora, IL. An organizer said teenagers were found working night shifts there
This comes days after Hearthside settled a state child labor investigation in IL (feds still investigating)
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/09/h...
This comes days after Hearthside settled a state child labor investigation in IL (feds still investigating)
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/09/h...
Hearthside has agreed to settle an Illinois child labor probe for $4.5 million, pending approval by a Texas bankruptcy judge. IL AG's office: "children belong in classrooms, not manufacturing facilities"
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/06/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/06/h...
Hearthside, state agree to settle child labor investigation for $4.5 million
The Illinois Department of Labor and attorney general’s office opened a joint investigation into Hearthside, which was named in a sweeping New York Times investigation into migrant child labo…
www.chicagotribune.com
December 6, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Hearthside has agreed to settle an Illinois child labor probe for $4.5 million, pending approval by a Texas bankruptcy judge. IL AG's office: "children belong in classrooms, not manufacturing facilities"
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/06/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/06/h...