RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ENSHRINED IN ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION

A major election victory for workers in Illinois was cementing the right to organize and bargain collectively in their state constitution. Over 2.1 million people (58% of the electorate) voted on Election Day for the Worker’s Rights Amendment.

“This win is something that BAC and other unions have been working around-the-clock to pass,” said ADC 1 of Illinois President Mike Volpentesta. “It will no longer be easy for right-wing, anti-worker state legislators to chip away at our hard-won labor rights. This historic amendment will protect not only collective bargaining, but will also — through stronger unions — combat income inequality and foster safer workplaces.”