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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, strengthening communities through their labor, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, many immigrant workers continue to face discrimination, exploitation, unsafe working conditions, wage theft, and barriers to organizing due to their immigration status and fear of retaliation; and
WHEREAS, hostile immigration enforcement policies and actions, including those carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have led to the separation of families, the detention and deportation of community members, the death of people in detention and during immigration enforcement, and a chilling effect on workers asserting their rights; and
WHEREAS, such enforcement practices disproportionately impact working-class immigrant communities and undermine workplace protections, public safety, and community trust; and
WHEREAS, immigrant workers have consistently demonstrated resilience and lead...
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