CHICAGO (July 9, 2014)—The Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus on Wednesday said the Minimum Wage Working Group’s recommended increase to $13 by 2018 is a first step, but that the proposal doesn’t go far enough, and urged the City Council and Mayor to pass the already introduced ordinance creating a $15 minimum wage. “Chicago’s low wage […]
Aldermen, advocates, workers announce introduction of Fair Workweek legislation
CHICAGO (June 27, 2017)–Aldermen, advocates and workers stood together on Tuesday to announce the introduction of the “Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance,” landmark workers rights legislation that would make needed reforms to employer scheduling practices for working people. Sponsored by Progressive Reform Caucus Chair Ald. Scott Waguespack (32), Ald. Toni Foulkes (16) and Ald. Ameya Pawar […]
Progressive Caucus urges Emanuel administration to keep its commitment to federal court oversight on police reform
CHICAGO (June 19, 2017)–The Chicago City Council Progressive Reform Caucus on Monday joined the growing chorus of voices urging the Emanuel administration to keep its promise to submit to federal oversight on police reform. “The mayor has reversed course on his commitment to submitting to a consent decree on police reform with little explanation around […]