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* The Senate adjourned yesterday, but the House is still in…
(T)he afterglow of a wistful President Barack Obama’s call in Springfield for a “better politics” of civility might not even last 24 hours at the Capitol.
House Democrats have resurrected a labor-backed bill that would prevent a lockout or strike if an impasse is reached between state employees and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration.
The measure will go before a House committee Thursday morning, a day after Obama’s lofty speech to state lawmakers.
Last year, Gov. Rauner vetoed a similar measure, which Democrats in the House failed to overturn when House Speaker Michael Madigan was unable to keep his veto-proof majority unified. The state’s collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 expired July 1, the start of the new budget year.
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posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 9:09 am
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Looks like Rauner lost his clout at the Sun Times
Comment by old time independent Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 9:18 am
>House Democrats have resurrected a labor-backed bill that would prevent a lockout or strike if an impasse is reached between state employees and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration.
House Republicans, you now have the power to change the course of the State of Illinois. You can achieve much of what Candidate Rauner ran on. If your constituents include a lot of union supporters, you can serve them while making things better. Rauner is not taking us where you want to go.
Comment by Earnest Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 9:34 am
How ironic that the President singled out Congressional redistricting issues (advantage Republicans), but did not endorse “Fair Maps” for Illinois legislative districts (advantage Democrats) at the same time.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 10:08 am
I see that anti-strike legislation passed out of committee. I hope this time that some Republicans join Democrats in voting for this bill. The state is suffering enough now without adding major labor strife into the mix.
Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 10:37 am
The Speaker must have a fundraiser coming up soon.
Comment by Not it Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 11:04 am