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Since the day he took office in January 2015, Governor Bruce Rauner has waged an all-out war against unions and working people in the State of Illinois. Since taking office, Governor Rauner has followed in the footsteps of others like Scott Walker from Wisconsin, by...

Any form of litigation can be difficult and may require you to make your case multiple times. In the case of one East St. Louis firefighter, even armed with three independent doctors who declared him to be entitled to a disability pension as a result of on-duty...

The agricultural industry has consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States throughout the last decade. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, each day, more than 200 agricultural workers in America...

Working in and around airplanes can be a dangerous occupation. Some of the most common hazards include head injuries, crushing injuries, serious musculoskeletal damage and exposure to infectious diseases. In a recent case, an American worker was killed when an air bag...

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, more than 85,000 flights take off and land in America every day. Commercial airplanes often fly multiple times per day, carrying many loads of passengers. Like hotel rooms, restaurants and other enclosed spaces, these...

An employee with DHL Airways, Inc., was working with a baggage loader in the early morning in June 2000. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the employee had unknowingly positioned his foot under the edge of the loader. The operator turned on the machine,...

Airport tarmac workers can face incredibly dangerous conditions while on the job. Despite the accidents and deaths that occur in these occupations, few airports or airlines offer proper airline injury compensation for the damages these workers often sustain. When the...

The runway is an exciting but hazardous place to work. Airport employees need a full range of safety equipment to stay visible and protected in the ramp environment. Planes are built for flight, not for runway maneuvers. They are unwieldy and may be hard to control...

Aviation maintenance is a crucial part of the American transportation industry. Tens of thousands of planes take off and land safely every day because of the hard work of maintenance professionals. Unfortunately, working with aircraft can place employees at an...

Airline workers are often at risk of serious injury from occupational trauma. The possible dangers of airline work include hearing damage, musculoskeletal damage, head injury, infectious diseases and amputation. In many cases, these injuries occur because of unsafe...