Fox Valley Labor News

courtesy of AFL-CIO By David Weese Staff Writer You might think that after all the talk and all the legislation and all court decisions that women’s paychecks would finally have caught up with men’s paychecks that do the same work. But...

White House photo by Samantha Appleton President Barack Obama delivers a speech on wall Street reform to members of the financial sector Thrusday, APril 22 at Cooper Union in New York, NY. By David Weese Staff Writer Last week, President...

Ryan Hosler photo A view of the edifice of Navy Pier, where the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authorirty (MPEA) has recently recommended cost-cutting measures, which include making Navy Pier and McCormick Place union workers into public...

Brenda Bazan photo Seattle left fielder Eric Byrnes steals second base in the second inning off of White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd. Chicago second basemen Gordon Beckham jumps to avoid a collision. By Larry Peterson Staff writer Chicago...

photo by Mike Bogle courtesy of Wikimedia Photograph of a large fig tree taken at Centennial Park in Sydney, NSW, Australia. “As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to...

photo courtesy of SEIU SEIU President Andy Stern By David Weese Staff Writer In a move that surprised friend and foe alike, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Andy Stern announced his retirement last week. Stern had been...

David Weese photo Volunteers from Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) bring paint cans to the second floor of the Rangel household, in order to complete their exterior paint work. RTA provides free home repair and restoration services to seniors, the...

Brenda Bazan photo Kane County leadoff man Conner Crumbliss slides head-first into home plate to score during the Cougars' four-run 7th inning. Crumbliss contributed to the offense with two singles and three walks during Sunday's 5-3 win over Cedar...

photo by Mike Bogle courtesy of Wikimedia Photograph of a large fig tree taken at Centennial Park in Sydney, NSW, Australia. “On the following day, when they came from Bethany, He was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He...

photo by Sam Craig courtesy of Wikimedia Patriot Guard Riders, an organization that has decided to stop protestors from disrupting the funerals of veterans, protecting a funeral procession in Dallas. By David Weese Staff Writer Whatever...