Josh Mammen
Josh Mammen
“Others should also vote ‘no’ for Amendment 1 since its costs are undefined and limitless. Property tax increases hurt everyone, and Amendment 1 will only make it worse. This is unsustainable.”
Mike Marek
Mike Marek
“Anything that enhances or expands the roles of public sector unions in our state, is from a financial standpoint at a minimum, likely to result in a higher cost of living for Illinois residents, regardless of your class, retired or working. I think this amendment will negatively affect anyone who is a taxpayer.”
Top 3 myths told by Amendment 1 proponents
Top 3 myths told by Amendment 1 proponents
Proponents of Amendment 1 claim it applies to all workers, mimics other state constitutions and would help the economy. Wrong. Wrong. And wrong.
Sheldon Schulte
Sheldon Schulte
"Amendment 1 wants to give union bosses more power and raise taxes again? I can’t vote for this!”
Cook County College Teachers Union authorizes October strike
Cook County College Teachers Union authorizes October strike
The Cook County College Teachers Union voted to strike by the end of October if an agreement is not reached. Union members are demanding subsidies for student housing and child care costs along with higher wages and smaller classes.
Fact check: Private sector workers excluded from Amendment 1
Fact check: Private sector workers excluded from Amendment 1
Despite proponents’ claims, the rights outlined in Amendment 1 cannot apply to non-government employees. U.S. Supreme Court precedent already makes that clear. So did the proposal’s Illinois Senate sponsor.
9 things wrong with Illinois’ official Amendment 1 voter pamphlet
9 things wrong with Illinois’ official Amendment 1 voter pamphlet
A constitutionally required pamphlet intended to inform voters about Amendment 1 includes misleading and inaccurate claims. It fails to alert voters what they are really voting on, which is a property tax increase.
Union member: Amendment 1 works against union interests
Union member: Amendment 1 works against union interests
A union member argues both government union members and taxpayers lose if Amendment 1 passes Nov. 8. He’s against it.
What does Amendment 1 look like on Nov. 8 ballot?
What does Amendment 1 look like on Nov. 8 ballot?
The constitutional amendment question at the top of the ballot may not include the words “Workers’ Rights Amendment” or even “Amendment 1.” So what will it say?
The Rev. Phalese Binion
The Rev. Phalese Binion
“Amendment 1 is going to harm me personally because it will raise my property taxes. Taxes on my property are already astronomical."
Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work
Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work
Inconsistent language between the teachers’ and educational support employees’ contracts highlights a two-tiered discipline system
Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power
Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power
For 52 years the Illinois Constitution’s pension protection clause has locked the state into retirement promises it cannot afford. Amendment 1 could do the same for government union demands, handing taxpayers the bill.
Fact check: Amendment 1 boosts taxes, not economy
Fact check: Amendment 1 boosts taxes, not economy
A new ad funded by government unions is claiming Amendment 1 would boost wages and the economy without any numbers to back it up or mention of the property tax hikes to come.
Anthony Travis
Anthony Travis
“Where does it stop? This amendment opens doors for a windfall of things that should not be covered by the constitution.”