Unanticipated Consequences of Talking to the Media

Recent case illustrates need for caution By: Patrick A. Murphey patrick.murphey@mhtlaw.com The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act provides it is an unfair labor practice to interfere with, restrain or coerce public employees in exercises of their rights under that Act.  5 ILCS 315/10(a)(1). Recently, in New Lenox Fire Protection District, 28 Public Employee Reports Illinois…

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