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A Look At What's in the Stimulus Package
January 4, 2021 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
By Zach Montague Published Dec. 28, 2020, Updated Dec. 29, 2020 NYTimes.comWASHINGTON — The $900 billion stimulus bill that President Trump finally signed into law on Sunday evening goes well beyond providing the $600 checks that became a huge …
Statewide Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations Take Effect Friday 11/20/20
November 17, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation Requirements (pdf) CHICAGO - With a new wave of COVID-19 surging across the state of Illinois, the Midwest and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced additiona…
A Solemn Salute to Our Armed Forces
November 11, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
A Special Veterans Day Message from Terry O'Sullivan, LIUNA General President Whether challenged by a health crisis, economic struggles or political strife, there is one steady, constant and true strength in the United States and Canada: the honor, c…
Restaurant, Bar Patrons Now Required to Wear Masks When Interacting with Staff
August 25, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require patrons to …
GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS AND SAFETY DURING PHASE 4 OF THE RESTORE ILLINOIS PLAN
August 18, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
The following was issued by the State of IL, Dept. of Labor, IDES, and IDPH. Federal and Illinois law requires employers to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. As we enter Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan and more Illinoisans return to work, e…
GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS AND SAFETY DURING PHASE 4 OF THE RESTORE ILLINOIS PLAN
August 18, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Issued by the State of Illinois, IL Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Employment Security, and Dept. of Public Health: Guidance for Employers and Employees Federal and Illinois law requires employers to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. As we enter Phase…
Twenty Weeks of Extended Regular State Benefits Now Available
August 11, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Extended Benefits Available in Addition to PEUC as a Result of Unemployment Rate SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced 20 weeks of state extended benefits (EB) are now available to those who exhaust …
Read the Latest Issue of Lifelines from LIUNA Health & Safety Fund
August 4, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
Click here to read Lifelines, August 2020 volume XVII, Num. 3.In This Issue: Message from the Co-Chairmen: Uniting for the Health and Safety of Workers and Their Families LHSFNA Plays Critical Role in First-in-Nation COVID-19 Standard Wearing a Face …
Chicago Reinstates Certain COVID-19 Restrictions as Cases Increase
July 24, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced today a re-tightening of COVID-19 restrictions for bars, restaurants, gyms and per…
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Mitigation Plan to Prevent Resurgence of COVID-19 in Illinois as State Surpasses Two Million Tests
July 15, 2020 - Contractors CLDC LMCC LECET
New Plan Outlines General and Industry-Specific COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts for the State’s 11 Emergency Medical Services Regions Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - Governor, Office of the CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public H…