A new amendment to the Illinois constitution that would give workers the "fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively" The Amendment states: Employees shall have the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing.Right-to-work is a term describing state legislation that prohibits employees from being required to join or financially support a labor union. Please note that this guide provides a high-level overview of labor and employment standards in the state. Additional requirements may apply or be adopted. Ultimate Illinois labor law guide: minimum wage, overtime, break, leave, hiring, termination, and miscellaneous labor laws. Recent laws may not yet be included in the ILCS database, but they are found on this site as Public Acts soon after they become law. Illinois often provides greater protections than federal law, including higher minimum wages and stricter safety regulations. If the Addendum differs from an item in the rental lease, the Addendum takes precedence. The landlord does not fill out this form.