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Union-backed proposal urges caution on restructuring RTA governance; Will County representatives press for local voice
Summary
A rail-labor coordinator outlined union-backed legislation (HB2963 / SB1938, United We Move Act) and urged local input and safeguards, arguing consolidation without protections could diminish collar-county representation and harm service, safety and labor relations.
A representative of the Machinists union, Brian Shanahan, briefed the Executive Committee on statewide public-transportation legislation and a labor-backed alternative, urging Will County to seek protections that preserve local input and public-safety priorities.
Shanahan described bills pending in Springfield (House Bill 2,963 and Senate Bill 19-38) and introduced a labor-backed package called United We Move (organizing labor and county advocates). He said the coalition’s aim is to improve frequency, service coordination and accountability without removing representation for suburban and collar counties.
Why it matters: Proposals to restructure…
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