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Workers’ rights amendment has an edge, but the outcome could be close

Union leaders and supporters believe the measure will get a majority of all votes cast in Tuesday’s election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

Illinois Voters Asked Whether To Give Government Unions Veto Power Over Laws They Don't Like

Amendment 1 would grant public workers collective bargaining power over just about anything that affects them, ignoring the will of voters and lawmakers.

Reason · Nov 2, 2022

Amendment ‘right thing’ for workers? Or ‘government union power play’? Proposal stirs debate on union rights, worker safety

Supporters say the amendment will enshrine collective bargaining rights as fundamental Illinois law and help workers bargain for measures that affect public safety. Detractors call it a power grab by organized labor that will raise the cost of government and, therefore, property taxes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2022