{"id":2372051,"date":"2024-11-22T09:13:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/approved-illinois-bill-phases-out-subminimum-wage-for-developmentally-disabled-workers-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T09:15:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:15:24","slug":"approved-illinois-bill-phases-out-subminimum-wage-for-developmentally-disabled-workers-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/approved-illinois-bill-phases-out-subminimum-wage-for-developmentally-disabled-workers-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Approved Illinois bill phases out subminimum wage for developmentally disabled workers &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fapproved-illinois-bill-phases-out-subminimum-wage-for-developmentally-disabled-workers-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2372051&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Illinois Senate has approved a \u200dbill\u200c called the &#8220;Dignity in Pay Act,&#8221; which aims to phase out the subminimum wage for\u200c workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This legislation seeks to eliminate\u2064 the federal waiver that permits companies to pay disabled \u2062workers as little as 50 cents\u2063 per hour. The bill&#8217;s\u2063 sponsor, state Senator \u2063Christina \u200bCastro,\u2064 emphasizes\u2063 the importance of valuing these workers\u2063 and \u200cproviding them with dignity through fair compensation. To support this transition, the legislation allocates a $2 million special\u2064 grant fund\u200c for community agencies and plans to eliminate the use \u2063of\u200b 14-C certificates by 2029. However, the bill has faced opposition, with \u200cconcerns that it could lead to\u2064 job losses for \u2062disabled workers,\u200b a point raised by state\u200c Senator Chapin Rose.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Approved Illinois bill phases out subminimum wage for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whistleblower-democrats-stole-votes-for-joe-biden-from-every-developmentally-disabled-person-in-milwaukee-homes-she-spoke-with\/\" title=\"Whistleblower: Democrats Stole Votes for Joe Biden from Every Developmentally Disabled Person in Milwaukee Homes She Spoke With\">developmentally disabled<\/a> workers<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1889659\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash;&nbsp;The Illinois Senate voted to phase out the subminimum wage for workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ilga.gov\/legislation\/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0793&amp;GAID=17&amp;DocTypeID=HB&amp;LegID=142668&amp;SessionID=112&amp;SpecSess=&amp;Session=&amp;GA=103%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dignity in Pay Act<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;eliminates&nbsp;the federal waiver that allows companies to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">pay disabled adults subminimum wage<\/a>. Supporters said it is wrong for some workers to be paid as low as 50 cents per hour.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To provide dignity to those who are disabled, to put a human face to say that those folks who are developmentally disabled are worth more than a subminimum wage,&rdquo; said the bill&rsquo;s sponsor, state Sen Christina Castro, D-Elgin.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation creates a special grant fund of $2 million to assist community agencies to transition from the subminimum wages, and eliminates the use of 14-C certificates in 2029.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds have voiced opposition to the legislation, saying it would cost disabled workers their jobs, a fact that wasn&rsquo;t lost on state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t vote for a bill, no matter how well intentioned it is, that I know is going to send pink slips to people in my area,&rdquo; Rose said on the Senate floor Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rose said companies are going to hire more productive employees for the minimum wage price, and sheltered workshops will cease to exist.<\/p>\n<p>State Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, said among those who are opposed to the measure are people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-democrat-senator-chuck-schumer-refers-to-homeless-kids-as-retarded-children\/\" title=\"WATCH: Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer Refers To Homeless Kids As \u2018Retarded Children\u2019\">mentally disabled children<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t take these jobs away from these people,&rdquo; said Tracy. &ldquo;We had 600 opponents of people who are going to be affected by this and they&rsquo;re telling you they don&rsquo;t want this.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The measure was passed by a 43-11 vote and now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who released a statement after its passage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This law will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chevron-to-buy-hess-for-53-billion-cementing-long-term-bet-on-fossil-fuels\/\" title=\"Chevron acquires Hess for B, solidifying commitment to fossil fuels.\">create employment opportunities<\/a> for people with disabilities by providing a five<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/british-pm-sold-out-fish-in-brexit-trade-deal-fishermen-say\/\" title=\"British PM sold out fish in Brexit trade deal, fishermen say\">-year transition period<\/a> for employers and employees, establishing a support program to provide resources and assistance to service providers, raising the Personal Needs Allowance for group home residents, and increasing Supported Employment Rates to expand competitive, integrated work opportunities statewide,&rdquo; Pritzker said.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Illinois will become the 19th state to enact similar legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1889659\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1889659\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illinois Senate approves bill to end subminimum wage for disabled<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2372052,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illinois-state-capitol.jpg.optimal.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[45499,6413,37654,4762,45498],"class_list":["post-2372051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-developmentally-disabled","tag-illinois","tag-labor-rights","tag-legislation","tag-subminimum-wage"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illinois-state-capitol.jpg.optimal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2372051"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372051\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2372055,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372051\/revisions\/2372055"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2372052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2372051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2372051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2372051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}