Labor Law Survey, Part II—Public Sector

Labor Law Survey, Part II—Public Sector

Class | Available

Rice Building 815 West Van Buren, Ste. 110 Chicago, IL 60607 United States
Suite 110
11/1/2025 (one day)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM CDT on Sat
$150.00

Labor Law Survey, Part II—Public Sector

Class | Available

This course will continue the discussion from Part I, while examining the essential statutes in Illinois Public Sector Labor Law, including the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (IPLRA), the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (IELRA), and the US and Illinois Constitution provisions that apply to public sector workers.

Emmert, Kay
Kay Emmert

Kay Emmert is a Lecturer in the Labor Education, where she teaches labor law, grievance processing, arbitration, collective bargaining, communication and leadership skills to union members, unrepresented workers, and university undergraduates. As Lead Negotiator and bargaining advisor for the Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition at UIUC, she successfully negotiated multiple contracts, securing significant gains in wages, job security, and benefits. An expert in contract research, writing, and enforcement, she develops engaging, real-world curricula that empower workers with the knowledge and skills to advocate for fair labor practices and workplace protections.