"Workers' rights are now in our state constitution," Chicago Federation of Labor cheered as the Illinois Workers' Rights Amendment passed, "
"Workers' rights are now in our state constitution," the Chicago Federation of Labor cheered, "and now our right to negotiate safe working conditions and fair pay will never be taken away!"
Labor advocates on Tuesdayapplauded the passage of an Illinois state constitutional amendment enshrining what one proponent called "the strongest worker protections in the nation."
"Illinois is and always will be a workers' rights state. This victory is a historic moment for our workers and our entire state."
With 100% of precincts reporting Tuesday—a week after Election Day—theAssociated Pressreportedthat theWorkers' Rights Amendmenthad received 58% of the vote.