21st state Senate opponents divided on 'right to unionize' constitutional amendment

As a co-sponsor of "right to unionize" legislation in the state senate, Democrat Laura Ellman is clear about her support for adding Amendment 1 to ...

October 25, 2022
8:16 AM

As a co-sponsor of "right to unionize" legislation in the state senate, Democrat Laura Ellman is clear about her support for adding Amendment 1 to the Illinois Constitution. Republican Kathleen Murray is equally clear about her opposition. It's one of the many issues facing the candidates as Murray tries to unseat Ellman in the 21st state Senate District race. Murray, a technology executive from Lombard, said proponents labeling Amendment 1 as a "Workers' Rights Amendment" are trying to "trick" uninformed voters into thinking it's a good thing.

Kevin Schmit