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by Ellyn Fortino
6:31pm
Tue Aug 2, 2016
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Low-Wage Workers To Push For 'Inclusive Prosperity' At Fight for $15 National Convention

Fight for $15

The first-ever nationwide Fight for $15 convention will be held next week in Richmond, Virginia. Low-wage workers will call attention to economic and racial justice issues, including "the enduring effects of slavery on black workers." Progress Illinois talked with a Chicago worker who plans to attend the two-day event.

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
3:03pm
Wed May 25, 2016
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Fast Food Workers Protest In Chicago Ahead Of McDonald's Annual Shareholder Meeting (VIDEO)

Fight For $15

Progress Illinois provides highlights from the first of several Fight for $15 protests happening in Chicago this week ahead of McDonald's annual shareholder meeting. 

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
8:01pm
Thu Apr 14, 2016
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Fight For $15 Ralliers Take Aim At McDonald's, Ken Griffin & Bank Of America (VIDEO)

Fight For $15

The Fight for $15 campaign came out in force Thursday night to protest against McDonald's, Bank of America and Illinois billionaire Ken Griffin. Progress Illinois provides highlights from the downtown demonstration. 

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
4:49pm
Thu Apr 14, 2016

Chicago Low-Wage Workers Shut Down Traffic In Push For $15 Minimum Wage (VIDEO)

Fight For $15

A few hundred workers with the Fight for $15 campaign protested Thursday afternoon on Chicago's North Side, where they shut down traffic at the busy intersection of Sheridan Road and Hollywood Avenue. The protest was part of a global day of action being held today by low-wage workers pushing for a $15 minimum wage and union rights. 

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
12:53pm
Thu Mar 31, 2016

O'Hare Baggage Handlers, Security Officers Strike Over 'Unfair Labor Practices' (VIDEO) (UPDATED)

Labor

Progress Illinois provides highlights from Thursday's contract workers' strike at O'Hare International Airport, which included security officers, baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, custodians and wheelchair attendants. The workers held a one-day strike against "unfair labor practices."

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