Right-to-Work 101: Why These Laws Hurt Our Economy, Our Society, and Our Democracy
May 25, 2017 - CLDCSince his election over two years ago, Governor Bruce Rauner has refused to sign any budget unless the legislature gives into a list of demands he has made for several non-budgetary "reforms" that he claims will spur business development and job growth. While he has tried to appear to soften his message to the media over time and claims to be willing to negotiate he still remains staunchly and ideologically committed to dismantling workers' rights and benefits in order to increase corporate profits. At the core is his desire to eliminate unions through passage of so-called right-to-work. Learn more...