Issues raised Modification 1 may open door to public security strikes

(The Heart Sq.) – Modification 1 on the November poll has some opponents involved codifying collective bargaining within the Illinois Structure may result in public security unions trying to reclaim the precise to strike.

Supporters say Modification 1 goals to codify collective bargaining rights in Illinois for wages, work situations, and different points. Opponents say that the modification would result in increased property taxes for residents.

The Illinois Municipal League argues towards the measure, saying if permitted, it may result in strikes amongst emergency employees.

"Voter approval of the constitutional modification would preclude any future or significant reform of present legal guidelines, limit the passage of recent legal guidelines impacting collective bargaining, and will lead public security labor unions to aim to reclaim a proper to strike," the group mentioned in a press release.

Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints mentioned this might change how native governments negotiate with police unions.

"Beneath present regulation, police and hearth solely have the precise to pressure arbitration if they don't just like the contract," Dabrowski advised The Heart Sq.. "Beneath Modification 1, it appears very probably that police or hearth may negotiate for the precise to strike."

Dabrowski additionally mentioned police would want approval from metropolis leaders earlier than a strike may occur however warned that this might hurt Illinoisans if permitted.

"I have no idea if a metropolis would ever comply with that, however it's conceivable that it may occur," Dabrowski mentioned. "It actually can be a really, very, dangerous factor for the general public if the police unions may strike."

The measure shall be on the poll for the Nov. eighth election. The query requires both three-fifths approval of these voting on the query or a easy majority of all votes forged within the election to be enacted.