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PUBLIC SAFETY REINVESTMENT

PUBLIC SAFETY REINVESTMENT

WCRJ is championing a proposal to divest public dollars away from anti-Black systems of policing, and reinvest resources into programs that promote equity and opportunity.

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ONE FAIR WAGE FOR TIPPED WORKERS

ONE FAIR WAGE FOR TIPPED WORKERS

In partnership with our state partners and One Fair Wage, we are fighting to pass legislation to end the unjust subminimum wage for tipped workers in Illinois.

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CHILDCARE FOR ALL

CHILDCARE FOR ALL

We are mobilizing community members in the fight for accessible, affordable, and high quality childcare for all.

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FAIR ACCESS TO THE BALLOT

FAIR ACCESS TO THE BALLOT

We're fighting for a more inclusive democracy by protecting and expanding voting rights, and pushing for campaign finance reforms that level the playing field for grassroots leaders who wish to run for office.

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SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT

SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT

The SAFER Communities Act would promote equity and opportunity in our communities by investing in 20,000 high quality jobs for formerly incarcerated Illinoisans.

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Clean Slate 

CLEAN SLATE

WCRJ is part of the Clean Slate coalition, a campaign to automate records relief in Illinois. 2.2 million Illinoisans have an arrest or conviction record that is eligible for records relief, but only 10% of those eligible have started the process. 

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Child Tax Credit

CHILD TAX CREDIT

WCRJ is working with coalition partners to establish a Child Tax Credit on both the state & federal levels. Nationwide, fourteen million children – about a fifth of all children – would benefit from the proposal.

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