How the 'workers' rights amendment' hurts 93% of Illinois workers

With only a few days left until Election Day, Illinois' government unions continue to tout Amendment 1, a proposed constitutional amendment at the top of the Nov. 8 ballot. Amendment 1's chief sponsor admitted the amendment cannot protect all Illinois workers -- so why are proponents still saying it can? Mailee Smith, director of labor policy at Illinois Policy Institute, explains why Amendment 1 is a "legal trick" that would hurt more workers than it would help if it passes.

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How the 'workers' rights amendment' hurts 93% of Illinois workers is an episode from Illinois Rising by Illinois Policy.

This episode is 12:35 long.

This episode was published on Nov 2, 2022.

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