Workers rights amendment would be good for public budgets – Chicago Sun-Times

"The data shows that union workers earn 15% more in Illinois than their nonunion peers. They also contribute more in state income taxes and are half as likely to rely on Medicaid and food stamps than nonunion workers. Additional research by two University of Minnesota economists found that union workers are $1,300 better for public budgets every year."
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Vote Yes Amendment 1
3 years ago

A stronger middle class is great for public budgets. Vote Yes for Amendment 1. Vote yes 4 workers.

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nixit
3 years ago

The difference between workers and non-union workers needing Medicaid/food stamps/EITC and living below the poverty line is only a couple percentage points. Which begs the question: Why join a union only to live below the poverty line? Isn’t the point of a union to have living wages?

The data shows that union workers earn 15% more in Illinois than their nonunion peers. They also contribute more in state income taxes and are half as likely to rely on Medicaid and food stamps than nonunion workers.

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Stewie the Roof Baby
3 years ago

Of course the ST is now free, nobody would pay for this nonsensical crap

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