Unions Propose Customer Bill of Rights and Other Reforms at McCormick Place
The unions representing workers at McCormick Place called for a customer “bill of rights” for exhibitors, as well as greater transparency and auditing, as part of the major reforms that must be implemented in order for Chicago to remain a top destination for conventions and trade shows.
The reforms were proposed by labor leaders from the United Steelworkers Local 17 (Decorators Union), Machinery Movers, Riggers & Machinery Erectors Local 136, IBEW Local 134, Carpenters Regional Council, Teamsters Local 727.
Czech Republic Honors Southland Soldier, Local 141 Member
Surrounded by relatives, a 90-year-old man was sitting in a comfy chair in his modest Chicago Ridge home Thursday, his legs covered with a blanket and oxygen tubes helping him breathe.
It was a special day for former soldier Michael Bilder, one that brought back bittersweet memories of World War II.
Carpenters Erect a Midwest First in the Windy City
The city of Chicago recently installed four vertical axis wind turbines at the newly constructed LEED Gold-certified maintenance facility for the 7th and 10th Wards at 9160 S. Harbor St. This is the first wind turbine-powered government building in the Midwest.
In Case of Emergency - A Safety Tool You'll Want to PAK
Last February I attended a local safety and health conference in Rosemont. Many vendor booths were set up to exhibit their safety wares, some very interesting and some exceedingly boring. As I walked past one vendor’s display, my attention was drawn to a somewhat small, rather unique package lying on the table. After a brief introduction period and an exchange of pleasantries, I inquired about the intention of this tiny package.
