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Worker-friendly laws finally have a chance in Illinois
Springfield, IL – Labor-allied Democratic legislators with strong voting majorities in the Illinois House and Senate are turning back the clock on former Gov. Bruce Rauner, who for years could be counted on to veto any bills favorable to Labor.
With some exceptions, Democrats were usually unable to override those vetoes, but now, with an ally in the office of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, they have a chance to actually move the ball forward.
Key leaders in the Legislature who are introducing worker-friendly bills and hold sway about others include:
https://labortribune.com/worker-friendly-laws-finally-have-a-chance-in-illinois/