Illinois Legislative Staff Association (ILSA) filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, claiming a "climate of fear or anxiety" and demanding immediate recognition as a union.
Illinois Legislative Staff Association (ILSA) filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, claiming a "climate of fear or anxiety" and demanding immediate recognition as a union. The staff association, formed after the enactment of a labor rights amendment in 2022, alleges Welch is violating constitutional duties and refusing to engage in collective bargaining. The lawsuit seeks a judge to declare Welch's refusal violates employees' constitutional rights, appoint a mediator, and assure employees their rights to collective bargaining come without reprisal.
May 31, 2024
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