Wisconsin governor signs bill ending mandatory union dues – Chicago Tribune.
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The Governor of Illinois wants to pass this law also. This would lower wages in Illinois. Work Comp settlements are based on your wage.
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OSHA: Workers’ comp programs are failing injured workers – Chicago Tribune
OSHA: Workers' comp programs are failing injured workers – Chicago Tribune.
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Important reports highlight the problems with Workers’ Compensation laws. Illinois is under pressure to cut back even more on it laws protecting injured workers.
University City police officer shot on duty recovering, staying positive : News
University City police officer shot on duty recovering, staying positive : News.
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Shows the importance of Workers’ Compensation laws protecting injured workers while performing their important jobs.
Nuclear plant worker knocked out by falling refrigerator awaits workers’ comp decision | PennLive.com
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Shows some of the problems in the Work Comp system. Takes a long time to get your case resolved. In Illinois, this would probably result in compensation for the injured worker because he was required to be in the tower for his job and the large amount of equipment surrounding him in a small space contributed to his injury.
School bus rolls over in Lake Villa, no injuries among 4 on board – Lake County News-Sun
School bus rolls over in Lake Villa, no injuries among 4 on board – Lake County News-Sun.
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In Illinois you may still recovery for injuries if no students are on the bus and you are returning to the garage at the end of the route.