https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7983093&GUID=9283F7BA-2C17-49C1-9251-3AE4C2202439Legistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7983093&GUID=9283F7BA-2C17-49C1-9251-3AE4C22024399283F7BA-2C17-49C1-9251-3AE4C2202439-2026-04-22-22-34-59Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING IMMIGRANT WORKERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY ALSO KNOWN AS MAY DAY WHEREAS, International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, has its roots in Chicago and commemorates the historic struggle of workers, many of them immigrants, who organized for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the eight-hour workday; and WHEREAS, each May Day, millions of workers around the world take to the streets to continue the struggle for economic justice and worker’s rights; and WHEREAS, workers are the backbone of every economy, yet millions face significant challenges, including unsafe conditions, exploitation, and inadequate pay; and WHEREAS, immigrants in the United States have long been at the forefront of the labor movement, organizing across industries, building unions, and advancing social and economic justice for all workers regardless of background or status; and WHEREAS, immigrant workers contribute significantly to the economic, cultural, and social fabric of Cook County and the United States, strengthWed, 22 Apr 2026 22:34:59 GMT