The Worker Freedom of Speech Act is designed to prohibit employers from threatening, disciplining, firing, or otherwise retaliating against workers who refuse to attend mandatory workplace meetings focused on communicating opinions on political or religious matters. #ilga #speech
The legislation would make Illinois the 11th state to give terminally ill individuals the option to experience a peaceful death by requesting and self-administering medication. #terminalillness
“This new facility will help establish the Southland as an economic hub for generations to come,” Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) said. #southsuburbanarport
The Temp Worker Fairness and Safety Act would support workers by improving safety standards, mandating equal pay for equal work after a 60-day grace period. #LatinoUnityDay
On Wednesday, the national AFL-CIO, America’s largest labor federation, released its 32nd annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. #aflcio
“We are excited to have Alyssa leading our communications team, bringing a creative eye and breadth of experience to the table,” said Tim Drea, President of the IL AFL-CIO.
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Serving as chair has been a true honor, and I could not be more proud of my staff, my supporters, and all Democrats across the state who joined in building a stronger DPI.