All three corporations reported hefty profits last year: operating incomes of $9.2 billion (Ford), $13 billion (GM), and $15.2 billion (Stellantis). So the union is demanding some share in the profits their members produce.
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Straight Talk: Kayaks? Get serious about our Riverfront
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: Kayaks? Get serious about our Riverfront
Another $15-$26 million going to developing Peoria’s shore. Let’s begin with some gorgeous landscaping and benches to enjoy the riverboat traffic
West Peoria News: Young minds center moving into Heddington Oaks
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Young minds center moving into Heddington Oaks
Carle Health affiliate Trillium Place offers comprehensive youth-based inpatient behavioral health care; plus WPFD Family Day and Golf Classic set for September
The Watch: City, County officials sending out checks to proffer their programs
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: City, County officials sending out checks to proffer their programs
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Labor roundup: UAW in ‘defining fight’ with Big 3; nurses striking across nation
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Labor roundup: UAW in ‘defining fight’ with Big 3; nurses striking across nation
UAW says U.S. communities deserve an EV industry that puts workers first and creates good, safe, union-wage jobs. Plus labor leaders blast Supreme Court, Labor Board frees gig workers to unionize
The Watch: Peoria County under contract with Energy Harbor; City Council to study efficiency
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Peoria County under contract with Energy Harbor; City Council to study efficiency
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
West Peoria News: City Hall moving into the bank building
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: City Hall moving into the bank building
The building, previously occupied by Busey Bank, is currently displaying a banner announcing the transition. City officials are currently in the planning phase of renovating the building to create a modern and accessible facility for conducting city business.
The Watch: New City Council briefed on ShotSpotter, talks two-way Adams and Jefferson
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: New City Council briefed on ShotSpotter, talks two-way Adams and Jefferson
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings like Peoria City Council, Peoria County Board, Peoria Election Commission, Peoria Housing Authority and more.
West Peoria News: Neighborhood Watch holding 22nd National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 1
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Neighborhood Watch holding 22nd National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 1
National Night Out is a great opportunity to come together as a community and meet local law enforcement. Plus Greater Peoria Mass Transit District is hosting another ADA WOW! Celebration & Resource Fair on July 26 to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Labor Roundup: UAW prepping for Big 3 automakers; Senate bill could raise national minimum wage
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Labor Roundup: UAW prepping for Big 3 automakers; Senate bill could raise national minimum wage
UAW wants relationship with Big 3, with respect. Going into negotiations this summer with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler), new United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain says the union wants a good relationship with automakers, but workers haven’t…