Labor supports Pritzker's progressive tax plan

[Sherman A1]

Springfield, IL – Governor J.B. Pritzker recently filled in some of the blanks in his plan to change Illinois to a progressive income tax instead of the unfair system now in place. Labor leaders unanimously supported the plan.

“The Fair Tax proposal is responsible, sustainable and practical,” said Michael Carrigan, president of the Illinois AFL-CIO. “The Illinois AFL-CIO commends Governor Pritzker for taking bold action with this proposal. We have long supported a progressive tax system to alleviate the burden on the middle-class and move our state forward.”

Presently, all Illinois tax filers now pay a flat rate of 4.95 percent.

https://labortribune.com/labor-supports-pritzkers-progressive-tax-plan/

[beachbum bob]

1. most people support this inspite of the Illinois GOP doing all they can to safeguard the wealthy

I believe this will require a constitutional amendment change

[dogman]

2. The GOP wants to tax retirement income instead.

One of the few things that helps retirees to stay in there residence in Illinois.