Illinois House staffers sue Speaker Welch for collective bargaining rights denied by ILRB.

Illinois House staffers filed a lawsuit against Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, seeking collective bargaining rights, which the Illinois Labor Relations Board stated legislative employees are excluded from. The staffers argue Welch should negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions and deny his motion to dismiss, accusing it of being disingenuous. If the motion is denied, a court date in September could be possible.

August 04, 2024
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