SPRINGFIELD – The measure that would amend the state constitution to guarantee workers the right to organize and bargain collectively passed with around 60% of Illinois residents voting in favor of the proposal. Unions and pro-industry groups say it could signal a new chapter in the struggle over workers’ rights as U.S. union ranks have grown. They view it as a way to ensure that workers will always be able to use their collective clout to secure better pay, hours and working conditions.
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