Still Fighting the Good Fight vs. Amendment 1
Written by Nancy Hayes
On November 8th of last year, Illinoisans went to the polls and voted on Amendment 1. This constitutional amendment passed on an official vote from Illinois citizens with a total of 2,212,999 yeses to 1,555,929 nos.
What is Amendment 1?
Amendment 1 is a proposed constitutional amendment that adds a new “constitutional right” for government workers to organize and collectively bargain. According to Wirepoints, Amendment 1 “cemented public sector union powers into the State Constitution.”… Continue Reading
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Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | 
March 21, 2023 4:00 AM | 
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