SPRINGFIELD – Worker safety is the primary mission of the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the Illinois Department of Labor.
SCHAUMBURG – There were two important manufacturing industry reports last week – one said manufacturing was stalling while the other indicated growth. The two different
After three weeks, the United Auto Workers say negotiations have “taken a turn for the worse” in ending their strike against General Motors Co. From
The U.S. added jobs at a steady pace last month and the unemployment rate hit a 50-year low, signs that the economy is holding up
From Thomas Insights – Taking advantage of new manufacturing technologies, microfactories are small, highly automated factories. In addition to requiring less space, the microfactory doesn’t
UPDATE: The two major manufacturing indicators sent confusing messages Tuesday. The IHS Markit survey’s outlook was optimistic while the ISM poll showed a slowdown. The
A change in state law effective September 29 prohibits requesting past salary information SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Sunday, September 29, Illinois employers and employment agencies are
There are three basic sources of wealth have always been recognized as mining, agriculture and manufacturing. The Chicago region was the nation’s hub for manufacturing
LISLE, IL — Navistar, a leading maker of commercial trucks and buses, announced it will be making a capital investment of more than $250 million
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Thursday that the unemployment rate for Illinois was 4.0 percent in August, down 0.2 percentage point from