Note to readers from Mark Glennon re: Ukraine
May 6, 2026
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Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
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If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Bust all unions especially public sector unions. Make Illinois a right to work state.
Vote for a strong middle class by voting for the workers rights amendment. Tell corporate lackey’s like Tom that the middle class is stronger when unions are strong. Vote 4 workers rights. Vote YES on Amendment 1.
The union enslavement clause is part of Amendment One on the Tuesday November 8, 2022 ballot. Have a problem with an Illinois state constitutional enslavement of private sector workers (in union covered job positions) to the union plantation? Meaning the worker has no choice whether or not to pay the union. Even though Federal, state, and local government workers are exempt from such slavery? Contrast Illinois to Tennessee. Tennessee has a constitutional amendment on the ballot to do the opposite. That being, Tennessee has a constitutional amendment for Right to Work for private sector workers (in union covered positions) without… Read more »
The Workers Rights Amendment would prohibit Illinois from passing any state law (and any municipality from passing a local ordinance) “that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety.” That means the Workers Rights Amendment would prohibit the passage of any so-called “right-to-work” laws in our state, which are designed to reduce workers’ rights and benefit big corporations. Neighboring states (Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin) with these laws have seen reduced hourly wages. Support a strong middle class. Vote yes for Amendment 1.… Read more »
The workers rights amendment will keep workers and our communities safe by protecting their right to speak up about dangerous situations without fear of being fired. Unsafe construction, food safety issues, and dangerously low hospital staffing are threats to everyone when workers are afraid to report these conditions. Union strong members are not afraid to speak up and will fight for what’s right. Fair wages and safe working conditions.
Vote yes for amendment 1 and support the middle class. A strong middle class benefits everyone. Vote yes 4 workers.
You don’t know what you’re talking about. That’s my job.
When even the Tribune is against it, your “vote yes 4 workers” mantra won’t cut it.
Workers can obviously speak up about unsafe working conditions right now, whether or not they belong to a union.
Community safety has nothing to do with Amendment One.
What is making communities unsafe is soft on crime legislators, chief judges, state’s attorneys, mayors, non-profits, lobbyists, activists, and radicals.
People are moving out of union power states, not into union power states.
Does this mean “freeloaders” (aren’t union members but are covered under the same CBA the union signed) are going to be forced to join a union? I know we talked about exclusive bargaining rights going kaput but I don’t know what that means for teachers who opted out of the union.
Usually in situations like this those who chose not to join the union must pay an amount equivalent to the union dues to a charitable organization. The non union person would benefit from negotiations so an in kind payment is right. A school district or other entity will not and cannot bargain with each individual for every contract it would be a monumental task. As a side note when Wisconsin passed legislation that gave workers a choice to join the teachers union less than 10% did. It saved school districts millions of dollars.
Any government worker (including public school teachers) at any level of government (Federal, state, and local government) can right now, and whether Amendment One on the November 8, 2022 Illinois statewide ballot passes or fails, can opt out of joining a union. What Amendment One does, regarding Right to Work, is place a ban on Right to Work for private sector workers in the Illinois state constitution. Meaning, private sector workers in a union covered job position in Illinois will continue to be forced to pay money to the union (union slaves). Amendment One has nothing to do with Right… Read more »