Statement from IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

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SPRGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea issued the following statement in response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address.

 

“Governor J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget is a win for working families in Illinois. It is a sound and fiscally responsible budget that meets the needs of working families and prepares our workforce for an ever-changing economy.”

 

“Governor Pritzker is ensuring that Illinoisans across all sectors, zip codes and education levels can experience economic stability and security. There are commitments to fully fund our infrastructure, pay down the state’s pensions liabilities and significant investments to our early childhood education, apprenticeship programs and our health and human service workforce.” 

 

“The Illinois AFL-CIO looks forward to continuing to work with Governor Pritzker and calls on the General Assembly to pass a responsible budget that addresses the needs of working people.” 

  

The Illinois AFL-CIO is comprised of over 1500 affiliated unions representing nearly 900,000 workers in Illinois.

 

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February 16, 2023 at 10:28PM

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