How Amendment 1 could give Illinois more arsonists as fire chiefs – Illinois Policy

"If a pardon can allow an arsonist to become a fire chief and a cop, Amendment 1 could empower union bosses to help their favored members nullify employment restrictions on public safety positions. Unions could force a collective bargaining agreement that eliminates licensure or other restrictions imposed on public positions, with elected leaders restrained from opposing them by constitutional protection of union powers."