Forrest Claypool's 2012 CTA Budget closes a $277 million deficit without fare hikes or service cuts. The problem? It's built on work rule changes that labor unions probably won't stomach. more ›

A district judge ruled against work-rule changes in March, but labor officials have reportedly negotiated a truce between legislators and McCormick Place workers. more ›

In an attempt to stem the tide of criticism over his "service" ad, Rahm Emanuel said that he would put an end to furlough days if elected mayor. more ›

We told you earlier about Mayor Daley's "clockwatchers" comment in regards to city workers, who Daley said, "They're not customer-related. They're gonna leave at 5 o'clock." This afternoon, Daley tried to set the record straight...by blaming it all on the media. more ›

Chicago-based UAL Corp is asking a federal judge for a an injunction against four of its pilots and their union, claiming that they are abusing their sick leave by refusing to fly extra hours. The injunction request charges the pilots and the Air Line Pilots Association with encouraging a "sick-out," a violation of the Railway Labor Act, which also applies to airlines. The airline says that it canceled 329 flights from July 19 to 27, stranding 36,000 travelers, since they had no pilots. more ›