NEWEST OP-ED: The data clearly shows that finishing O'Hare modernization program will ensure that the airport maintains its status as the most-connected airport in then nation and turn O'Hare into a first-class facility. #twill dailyherald.com/20240519/busin…

Great interview with labor studies professor and ILEPI board member Robert Bruno about worker organizing trends in the service sector: chicagoreader.com/news-politics/…

ILEPI study on construction safety cited in recent Quad Cities Business Journal article quadcitiesbusiness.com/safety-focused…

This Capitol News Illinois article cites ILEPI research on the value of child tax credits and does a great job of explaining the new credit that recently became law. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-…

New Inflation Reduction Act rules from the Treasury Department wisely prioritize project labor agreements and apprenticeship training as pillars of the nation’s clean energy future. home.treasury.gov/news/featured-…

ILEPI last month: Project Labor Agreements expand pathways to the construction trades & control costs. U.S. Treasury today: PLAs "support a robust, diverse pipeline of highly-skilled and trained workers" & deliver "valuable benefits to taxpayers." home.treasury.gov/news/featured-…

In the last days of its most recent legislative session, Illinois took a historic step, becoming the 15th state to enact a Child Tax Credit. However, more can be done for middle class families. Check out our newest Daily Herald Op-Ed! #twill dailyherald.com/20240620/busin…

Rebuild Illinois and the state's motor fuel tax have created thousands of jobs in construction and improved our roads. Construction apprentices have increased by 23% since 2018. Read our latest op-ed! #twill #rebuildillinois dailyherald.com/20240714/busin…

The EPA awarded Illinois over $430 million to fight climate change, reduce air pollution, and promote environmental justice. This massive investment will help Illinois achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2045. #twill epa.gov/newsreleases/e…

Happy to see our latest study on #PLAs cited by the San Jose CA school district during convos about using a #PLA on a $1.2 billion bond issue to rebuild and repair school buildings. swifttelecast.com/1-2-billion-bo…

NEW STUDY: Building an air-cargo only airport in Will County could create nearly 8,000 jobs and boost the regional economy by $1.3 billion. illinoisupdate.com/2024/08/07/stu…

A new airport in Chicago’s far south suburbs could bring thousands of jobs and a $1 billion economic impact. The region has become a freight hub boosted by the rise in e-commerce over recent years. #twill northernpublicradio.org/illinois/2024-…

In a Daily Herald column, ILEPI economist Frank Manzo argues that its past time for the Fed to stop punishing Americans with high interest rates: dailyherald.com/20240811/busin…

Check out our August 2024 News Brief! We discuss Illinois' and Iowa's differing child labor laws, rising electricity prices, and more. #twill conta.cc/3yJMHhs

NEW STUDY: MN's broadband projects receiving taxpayer dollars are underperforming other types of public works construction on economic, workforce, and transparency metrics. Expanding coverage of prevailing wage standards would improve these outcomes. midwestepi.org/2024/08/15/stu…

Miss this week's @Coalition_Labor The Workers' Mic? You can listen to the #podcast at wgnradio.com/the-workers-mi… Josh Weger discusses how Illinois EPI promotes thoughtful economic growth, Jake Berent discusses the Chicago #LaborDay Parade and more #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod

It’s almost Labor Day, and we’ve got your weekend read right here! Our annual State of the Unions report is out now! The data shows labor unions in America are poised for revival despite headwinds. illinoisupdate.com/2024/08/30/rep…

Our Daily Herald monthly column just dropped! On this Labor Day weekend, Frank Manzo explains the prospects for a revived and renewed American labor movement. dailyherald.com/20240901/busin…

Happy Labor Day from ILEPI!

Overall participation in labor unions has declined in recent years in Illinois, although the state has seen an increase in successful unionization efforts for the second year in a row. #twill ibjonline.com/2024/09/03/rep…