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Veto Session: Time To Raise The Minimum Wage

*Update* ABC Channel 20 and NBC Channel 17 in Springfield covered Action Now members rallying outside of the Capitol Building on Wednesday, November 28th demanding a raise in the minimum wage! Click here for ABC video & click here for … Continue reading

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Action Now Day In Springfield!

On March 22nd, around 75 Action Now members traveled to Springfield for “Action Now Day” at the Capitol. We went to Springfield to speak to legislators about vital bills that impact working families in Illinois. There was also a rally … Continue reading

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Let Your Voice Be Heard!

There are two current items of legislation that we, as working families, need to take action on. One of the most effective ways of making our voices heard is by sending letters, signing petitions and calling our legislators to let … Continue reading

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