Gov. JB Pritzker issued a proclamation on Thursday, Dec. 15, celebrating the passage of the Workers’ Rights Amendment to the Illinois Constitution.
“Illinois holds a rich union history; from the 1887 Haymarket Affair to the 1894 Pullman Strike, Illinois laborers have been at the forefront of fighting for fair wages, reasonable hours, and safe working conditions,” Pritzker said. “This is a major win for workers rights that will outlast any single politicians’ term and…
