Illinois’ Democratic House speaker says he’s scheduling a vote on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to allow employees to opt out of unions.Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced Thursday the vote is scheduled for May 14, even though the governor hasn’t filed a bill with the Legislature.Rauner has spent recent months pitching city councils, county commissioners and business groups on the idea of local “empowerment zones.” The zones would allow voters to make union membership voluntary,
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There is no actual legislation yet filed regarding changes to the Illinois Work Comp law. However, the Speaker of the Illinois House may be doing this as a symbolic action. The real negotiations will come closer to the end of the session when the entire budget is voted upon. Keep your eyes on how injured workers’ rights may be affected.