According to the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, public employees have the right to form or join labor unions or refrain from doing so. The Amendment states: Employees shall have the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing.Not all states have "right to work" laws. Learn what these laws mean, how they impact unions, and whether your state has a 'right to work' law at FindLaw. Employers may obtain permits from the Department allowing employees to voluntarily work seven consecutive days. As of April 2019, Illinois is not a righttowork state. But, a state can pass a "righttowork" law to prohibit employers and unions from including union security clauses in their contracts. The Illinois Legislature has been busy this 2024 session, passing more than 10 new employment laws or amendments to existing employment laws in May 2024. Mayor Cherelle Parker's mandate requiring City of Philadelphia remote workers to return to their offices took effect on July 15, 2024. Laws restricting consideration of an individual's criminal history have advanced in Illinois, New York City, and Philadelphia.