Fair Workweek for Chicago

07/19/2019

Lori Lightfoot comes out strong for Fair Workweek for Chicago!

"The passage of a Fair Workweek law will improve stability in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Chicago workers and their families. That’s why I’ve directed my team to bring together stakeholders from the business community, labor unions and other organizations representing the needs of working people to hammer out the final language of the ordinance and get this law adopted as quickly as possible.

And it’s why I’m committed to using the full force of the mayor’s office to passing the Fair Work Week Ordinance that will improve conditions for workers and their families citywide at City Council this month."

I fully support a new law that aims to help low-wage, hourly workers juggle unpredictable work schedules, changing shifts, childcare and other responsibilities

04/04/2019

Chicago’s workforce has the potential to drive the long-term growth of our local economy, but today’s scheduling practices are getting in the way.

04/04/2019

Do work hours matter as much as wages? New data shows that a Fair Workweek can improve workers' health 2 to 3 times more than a $4 bump in hourly wages.

Tell your alderman that we need a fair workweek in Chicago: bit.ly/ChicagoFWW

04/04/2019

40% of Illinois workers have no guaranteed hours or income! Dramatic changes in weekly work hours don’t just hurt our paychecks – they also harm our health. That’s why working people in Chicago are fighting for a fair workweek! You can help:

It’s up to us to hold our city council accountable to pass common-sense policy that has delivered reliable work hours in New York City, Seattle and Oregon. Take a stand for a by contacting your Chicago councilmember today.

04/01/2019

Our workforce is increasingly made up of parents, students, and working people who are available to work, but don’t get the hours they need to meet their families’ basic needs. Contact your Alderman to let them know what a Fair Workweek would mean to you.

04/01/2019

Make sure you’re there for the important moments. Without enough say into their work hours, Chicago workers juggle the demand for constant availability and work schedules that change unpredictably. Sign the petition to let your Alderman know they should support

03/26/2019

Unpredictable hours and a volatile income affect workers and their families. The Fair Workweek Ordinance protects those affected most. Read the ordinance, here:

For Workers

03/26/2019

Get the facts: 48% of hourly workers have little to no input into their daily work schedules. View the fact sheet here:

03/18/2019

Chicago’s economy is fueled by growth in retail, food service, hospitality, and healthcare. But, fluctuating and last-minute schedules have caused profound insecurity for working families, making it difficult to predict their income from week to week, make time for school, or care for children. We deserve a Fair Workweek. Learn more here:

Chicago’s economy is fueled by growth in retail, food service, hospitality, and healthcare. Yet too many people working in these hourly service jobs can’t ke...