The St. Louis Labor Tribune shares this look at Illinois Amendment 1 which is on the November 8th ballot.
Should workers have a right to speak out about safety conditions, organize together and negotiate with their employers? That is the question of the Workers’ Rights Amendment on this upcoming election ballot.
By placing workers’ rights in the Illinois Constitution, future state legislators or governors cannot circumvent or thwart workers’ basic concerns.
Fundamentally, this is a question of democracy. Democracy is not just voting every few years. Democracy is people having a voice. Where do we spend most of our waking hours – at work.
Don’t be fooled by misleading arguments. This is a basic question of democracy. Voting yes for the Workers’ Rights Amendment means basic protections. It could transform conditions for many low-wage workers. Raising economic standards for workers means a stronger, fairer and more prosperous Illinois.
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