Aquino pide prácticas laborales justas para organizar el proceso de resolución de conflictos
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El Senador estatal Omar Aquino lideró una medida en el Senado que convoca a las juntas de supervisión laboral de Illinois a trabajar juntas para agilizar el proceso de resolución en los lugares de trabajo involucrados en procedimientos de quejas laborales injustas.
"Los trabajadores no deberían tener que esperar con incertidumbre para conocer el futuro de su sustento de vida," dijo Aquino (D-Chicago). "Agilizar este proceso dará a los empleados las respuestas que merecen para que no tengan que esperar meses para una resolución."
La Ley de Relaciones Laborales de Illinois establece los derechos de los empleados del sector público en Illinois, incluido el derecho a formar una organización sindical, afiliarse a ella o colaborar con ella sin temor a sanciones, discriminación o represalias. Cuando un empleador público o una organización laboral interfiere en el ejercicio de los derechos previstos en la ILRA, el empleado, el sindicato o el empleador pueden presentar cargos por prácticas laborales injustas ante la junta laboral que supervisa su sector. En los últimos años, los sindicatos que representan a los trabajadores del sector público han visto plazos de espera de hasta 400 días en sus demandas por prácticas laborales injustas.
Aquino calls for fair labor practices in move to streamline dispute resolution process
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State Senator Omar Aquino led a measure through the Senate that calls on Illinois’ labor oversight boards to work together to streamline the resolution process at worksites involved in unfair labor complaint proceedings.
“Workers should not have to wait in limbo to find out the future of their livelihood,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Streamlining this process will give employees the answers they deserve so they don’t have to wait months for a resolution”
The Illinois Labor Relations Act lays out the rights public sector employees are entitled to in Illinois, including the right to form, join or assist a labor organization without fear of penalty, discrimination or retaliation. When a public employer or labor organization interferes with the exercise of rights provided under the ILRA, the employee, union or employer can file unfair labor practice charges with the labor board overseeing their sector. In recent years, labor unions representing public sector workers have seen wait times as long as 400 days on their unfair labor practice claims.
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Aquino calls for wage increase for in-home care workers
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To shore up recruitment and retention in Illinois’ home care workforce, State Senator Omar Aquino stood with Service Employees International Union members to call for a dignified, living wage for in-home care providers at a rally at the Capitol Wednesday.
“Home care is critical to keeping our parents and grandparents healthy and in their homes,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “We want to make sure that no matter where you live in Illinois, there is high-quality care available in every community.”
Illinois’ Community Care Program allows seniors to receive care and community-based services in their own homes. Thanks to the program, over 50,000 Illinois seniors are able to receive in-home care every month, allowing them to live independently without the need to move to a more restrictive setting like a nursing facility.
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Aquino moves to streamline architecture licensing process to address disparities
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State Senator Omar Aquino passed a measure through the Senate Friday to remove timeline barriers to licensing for new architects in Illinois.
“By incorporating recommendations adopted at the federal level, we are aligning architecture licensing standards while removing barriers that have an inequitable impact on applicants from different backgrounds,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Removing the five-year cap will expand inclusivity and diversity within the profession and contribute to the growth of the field for future architects in Illinois.”
Last year, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards retired a licensing standard known as the “rolling clock policy” that required individuals seeking licensure to successfully complete all six divisions of the standard Architect Registration Examination within five years of passing the first exam division. After five years, exam results would be rendered invalid and individuals seeking licensure would have to start the exam process over. Among other factors, this timeline has resulted in an increased rate of prospective licensees abandoning the process — especially those from disparately impacted populations.
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