Illinois’ largest state worker union has a long history of demanding higher taxes. Now AFSCME is funding a state constitutional amendment campaign that will hike property taxes statewide.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees – the largest state worker union in Illinois – is funding a campaign that would guarantee a $2,100 property tax increase for homeowners if passed.
Records with the Illinois State Board of Elections show AFSCME has given at least $100,000 to the campaign supporting Amendment 1, which will be on the ballot Nov. 8.
Misleadingly framed as a “workers’ rights amendment,” Amendment 1 would prevent commonsense reforms to reduce homeowners’ tax burdens while giving government union leaders virtually limitless new ways to demand higher costs from taxpayers.
If it passes, Illinois’ trend of large annual property tax increases will likely grow faster than ever. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to deliver on promised property tax relief during his term – the average family paid $1,913 more during his administration.
Plus, Amendment 1 would guarantee that family pays at least $2,149 in higher property tax bills during the next four years, no matter which politicians win this November or how well they try to follow through on any campaign promises to ease Illinoisans’ tax burdens.
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Can you clarify what a “government” union leader is and how they can influence legislation, other than funding a campaign (lobbying?)
If the measure was passed, would the Union then have total authority to spend the additional tax money as they wish? Or, would the monies be dispersed by a treasury. Thank you.