Mayor's Press Releases
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Jul 1, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Historic Paid Time Off, One Fair Wage Ordinances Go into Effect, Minimum Wage Raises to $16.20 Per HourBy Mayor Johnson’s proclamation, July 1 is Paid Time Off Day, More Perfect Union releases video interview with Mayor Johnson on new labor law changes.
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Jun 27, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Workers’ Rights Campaign for Creative Workers“Art is Labor.” campaign ensures workers’ rights are upheld in the creative sector through worker and employer education and resources.
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Jun 26, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins LIUNA to Celebrate Launch of DSS Laborers Trainee ProgramAs part of Chicago Workers’ Rights Week, Mayor Johnson is highlighting the program that offers a pathway to public sector union jobs for Chicago Public Schools graduates.
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Jun 25, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson to Participate in Panel Discussion to Raise Awareness Around New City of Chicago Paid Time Off PolicyAs part of Chicago Workers’ Rights Week, Mayor Johnson is participating in a panel discussion hosted by the Raise the Floor Alliance.
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Jun 25, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces 2025 Budget Engagement Round Tables with Focus on Deeper Conversations and Increased Community ParticipationFour public-engagement round table events will include features co-designed with community stakeholder groups
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Jun 24, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues Proclamation for “Chicago Workers’ Rights Week” to Raise Awareness Around July 1 Labor Law ChangesMayor Johnson will attend a series of labor events to bring attention to the new policies that will go into effect July 1, including the increased minimum wage, the beginning of the phase-out of the sub-minimum wage, and the new Paid Time Off policy.