Union-backed proposal urges caution on restructuring RTA governance; Will County representatives press for local voice
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.
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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.
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