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Workers’ Rights Amendment to Illinois’ Constitution
June 1st, 2021
In November of 2022, Illinoisans will be voting to elevate workers’ rights to a constitutional level. Voters will weigh in on whether the state’s constitution should be amended to include a provision that will establish fundamental rights for workers to collectively bargain and unionize. The amendment would effectively ban so-called “right-to-work” laws in Illinois. The […]
Read moreIllinois Water Crisis
May 12th, 2020
For the past twenty years, the III FFC has stood for raising standards in the construction industry and providing a level playing field for responsible contractors. The next step in advancing our mission is to raise awareness for our neglected water systems to ensure we are providing fresh water and treating wastewater and storm water […]
Read moreAnniversary of Capital Bill During COVID-19
May 12th, 2020
While COVID-19 has disrupted many industries throughout the United States, construction continues to be performed as an essential service. In March, Governor Pritzker and Governor Holcomb took decisive action to protect Illinois and Indiana residents from COVID-19 by issuing shelter-in-place orders requiring residents to stay at home until April 30, 2020. Illinois later extended the […]
Read moreWorkers Rights Constitutional Amendment
January 12th, 2020
This November, the nation will be voting in what is likely to be a momentous general election. On this day, Illinoisans will also be taking part in a momentous vote of their own. For one, Governor Pritzker proposed a “fair tax” amendment to the constitution that, if passed by referendum, will change Illinois’ flat tax […]
Read moreIII FFC Implements Drone Training
January 7th, 2019
One of the main objectives of our field operations is jobsite monitoring. Through our monitoring capabilities, the III FFC compiles a comprehensive analysis of projects throughout our three-state jurisdiction. To increase our capabilities of utilizing the most effective techniques available in the field of labor-management, the III FFC sent seven Construction Analysts to Local 150’s […]
Read moreStopping the Attack on the Prevailing Wage Act
January 7th, 2019
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) did it again. Without notice or an explanation, IDOL’s Conciliation and Mediation Division changed the prevailing wage survey methodology in June 2018 and posted rates in August with thousands of inconsistencies. For example, many rates are missing a “foreman” rate, and others have a new rate for “other” benefits […]
Read moreIII FFC Passes National Apprenticeship Week Proclamations
January 7th, 2019
This past fall, the Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting had the opportunity to work with public bodies in western Illinois and Iowa to promote National Apprenticeship Week. From November 12-18th, we worked with local government officials to pass National Apprenticeship Week Proclamations. Construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country and, […]
Read moreA warning for Missouri: Repealing the prevailing wage on construction jobs hurts workers and the economy
February 23rd, 2018
The reality is that construction labor represents only a bit over 20 percent of the total cost of government building projects — and it’s declining. File photo AP A warning for Missouri: Repealing the prevailing wage on construction jobs hurts workers and the economy By Marc Poulos February 20, 2018 08:30 PM Updated February 20, […]
Read morePrevailing Wage Seminar Materials
February 23rd, 2018
An Introduction to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act OSHA Update Illinois Freedom of Information Act Responsible Bidding Ordinances
Read moreRush Hosting Community Town Hall Meeting
December 20th, 2017
RUSH is hosting a Community Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at the University of St. Francis with several IL transportation agencies to discuss long term options to making Will County highways safer. The following topics will be covered: • Widening of 1-80 from Rt 30 in New Lenox to River […]
Read moreIII FFC Prevailing Wage Seminar was a great success!
November 21st, 2017
On October 25, the III FFC hosted a prevailing wage seminar at the Double Tree Hotel in Downers Grove. With close to two-hundred attendees, the III FFC was thrilled with the turnout, which included many public bodies, labor organizations, and contractors. Speakers included: Melissa Binetti, III FFC Counsel; Michael Duffee, Partner at Thompson Coburn LLP; […]
Read morePrevailing Wage Seminar Materials
October 26th, 2017
PW-Labor: Melissa Binetti Presentation Prevailing Wage Act PW-Management: Michael Duffee Presentation Economics of Prevailing Wage: Frank Manzo IV Presentation IL RBO Presentation: Josh Weger FOIA Presentation: Leah Bartelt Prevailing Wage Quiz
Read moreIII FFC Attends NAFC Conference in Nashville, Tennessee
October 3rd, 2017
In September, the III FFC attended the 19th annual National Alliance for Fair Contracting (“NAFC”) conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Each year, the NAFC conference is attended by hundreds of participants from across the nation, including representatives from labor organizations, contractors, fair contracting organizations, as well as researchers, academics, attorneys and officials from federal, state […]
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