On Monday night the Oak Park Village Board will consider whether to opt out of the Cook County ordinance that would raise the minimum wage starting July 1 to $10 per hour, and add a dollar more each year until the minimum wage becomes $13 per hour. Also to be discussed is taking away paid sick leave. Come out…
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Rally for Chicago’s Welcoming Village Ordinance – 6/15
Thousands of People Power volunteers have been getting to work across the country each week, fighting for better protections for their immigrant friends and their families. Now, Chicago is considering improvements to its Welcoming City Ordinance - a citywide set of immigration policies that are consistent with the Freedom Cities agenda and protect the rights…
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River Forest Village Board Mtg RE: Welcoming Village Ordinance – 6/19/17
Residents of River Forest are working to pass a Welcoming Village resolution. Similar to resolutions aleady passed in neighboring communities, the River Forest resolution will reinforce the spirit of equal protection that exists our community, while promoting public safety and development. Please attend the River Forest Village Board meeting on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 PM…
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