JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Promise, and the Imperative of Illinois' Constitutional Right to Collectively Bargain.

  • Published In: Labor Studies Journal, 2024, v. 49, n. 3. P. 186 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Amerson, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the history of organized labor in the United States, focusing on the impact of the Taft-Hartley amendments to the National Labor Relations Act. It highlights the challenges faced by labor unions in both the private and public sectors, and the recent shift in public support for labor unions. The article also explores the potential implications of the Worker's Rights Amendment in Illinois, which elevates the right to collective bargaining to a constitutional level. The author, David Amerson, provides insights on how this constitutional amendment could reshape the landscape of worker democracy in the state. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Labor Studies Journal. 2024/09, Vol. 49, Issue 3, p186
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0160-449X
  • DOI:10.1177/0160449X241276748
  • Accession Number:180764693
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