SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, issued the following statement following his vote today against legislation threatening the economic security of middle class families in Illinois.
"The governor's proposal to decrease collective bargaining rights in Illinois is nothing short of an attack on middle class families in this state. Having a voice in workplace decisions gives all workers the chance to make a living that can support a family, provide quality healthcare and a safe work environment.
"Despite arguments to the contrary, breaking organized labor does not create jobs and, instead, reduces workers' ability to provide for the ones they love. The middle class wages union workers earn allow them to support local businesses and drive economic growth in this state. I appreciate my colleagues in the House today joining me in standing up for working families and voting this down. I'll continue to fight for workers' rights to organize and advocate for their members wherever they are threatened and preserve the middle class in our great state."
The 71st District includes portions of Carroll, Henry, Rock Island and Whiteside counties. For more information, contact Smiddy's office at RepSmiddy@gmail.com.
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