Labor & Employment

passed · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HR 843: WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

This bill designates April 28, 2026, as Workers Memorial Day in Illinois to honor individuals who have died or been injured due to unsafe working conditions. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the importance of workplace safety and commemorates the anniversary of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. It does not create new laws or change regulations but instead directs a copy of the resolution to the Illinois AFL-CIO as a symbol of support for safe jobs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill designates Workers Memorial Day to honor workplace injuries and deaths, explicitly supporting workplace safety and worker protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 827: APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

Declares April 26 to May 2, 2026 as Apprenticeship Week 2026 and urges stakeholders and partners to recognize the value of registered apprenticeships and to promote awareness and expansion of apprenticeships.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes apprenticeships, a key workforce development strategy that expands employment opportunities and skills training.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5746: $DCEO-RESTAURANTS

Appropriates the sum of $1,250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Restaurant Association for all costs associated with workforce development and training. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.25M from the General Revenue Fund to fund workforce development and training for the restaurant industry, directly increasing government spending on essential programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce development and training for the restaurant industry, enhancing worker skills and employment opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Workforce Development

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 832: CONDEMNS-CTU-CIVIC ACTION DAY

Strongly condemns the Chicago Teachers Union's proposed "Day of Civic Action", which is to be held on May 1, 2026, as an irresponsible misuse of the school day that places a public sector union's political priorities ahead of the educational needs of Chicago's children. Urges the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools to abandon this politicized event and instead dedicate every available school day to raising proficiency in the "three R's" of reading, writing, and arithmetic so that every child in Chicago receives the basic education they deserve. Calls upon the Governor, the General Assembly, and officials of the Illinois State Board of Education to reject any further billions in new state funding for Chicago Public Schools until the district demonstrates measurable, sustained improvement in the three R's and stops diverting instructional time for political activism.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill condemns a union event as a misuse of the school day, urging abandonment of the event to prioritize basic academics, effectively restricting educational activities.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill condemns a union's civic action day, framing it as an irresponsible misuse of school time that prioritizes union politics over education, thereby opposing collective organizing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HR 741: FARMWORKERS DAY

Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors farmworkers' contributions to labor rights, recognizing their role in advancing worker protections and collective action.75% confidence

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passed · Illinois · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SR 675: EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 26, 2026 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes awareness of pay gap issues affecting workers' rights and employment equity, aligning with labor and employment advocacy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 4175: MUNI CD-OPED TRUSTS

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if the moneys in the general fund of a municipality exceed the municipality's operating expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year, then the municipality may establish an OPEB trust or deposit moneys into an existing OPEB trust. Provides that the trusts are in addition to pension benefits provided by the municipality for its employees under the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the trustee of the OPEB trusts shall be the municipality. Provides that the treasurer of the municipality and the trustee shall be indemnified by the municipality to the fullest extent permitted by law for their actions taken with respect to the OPEB trust. Provides that the assets of an OPEB trust shall be managed by the treasurer of the municipality in any manner, subject only to the prudent investor standard and any requirements of applicable federal law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows municipalities to establish OPEB trusts when funds exceed operating expenses, promoting fiscal responsibility and long-term financial planning for public employee benefits.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes OPEB trusts to provide additional retirement benefits beyond pension benefits, expanding worker benefits for municipal employees.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SR 668: EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 26, 2026 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes awareness of pay gap issues affecting workers' rights and wages, aligning with labor and employment advocacy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Illinois · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SR 689: DOLORES HUERTA DAY

Declares April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice and her enduring impact on generations of activists and working families. Commends Dolores Huerta for her extraordinary contributions to civil rights, labor rights, gender equity, and social justice. Recognizes her resilience in sharing her story and her commitment to uplifting the experiences of women whose narratives have too often been overlooked.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors Dolores Huerta's labor rights advocacy and contributions to workers' rights, indirectly supporting labor standards through recognition of her legacy.75% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House May 14, 2026

HB 5734: $SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH

Appropriates $15,000,000 to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees for the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to expand its research capabilities and to increase biomanufacturing workforce training. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $15M to fund research center expansion and workforce training, directly advancing budget allocation for public programs95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $15M for workforce training and biomanufacturing education at Southern Illinois University, directly supporting higher education and workforce development.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill appropriates $15M to expand corn-to-ethanol research and biomanufacturing workforce training, directly supporting renewable energy development and clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce training for biomanufacturing, directly supporting employment standards and worker development in the labor sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Workforce Development

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