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Converting the "union curious"? Rights-based, pro-worker arguments and Republican support for expanding collective
Nicholas W Waterbury1, Magic M Wade1, Alan J Simmons1
1University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, Illinois, United States of America.
Plos One
|February 6, 2026
Summary
Illinois voters supported a Workers' Rights Amendment (WRA) in 2022. Partisan patterns emerged, but specific arguments and endorsements influenced Republican support for collective bargaining rights and union protections.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Labor Economics
- Sociology
Background:
- In 2022, Illinois voters considered a Workers' Rights Amendment (WRA) to the state constitution.
- The WRA aimed to enshrine collective bargaining rights and union protections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate partisan patterns in support for the WRA.
- To determine the influence of specific arguments and endorsements on voter support.
- To explore the role of voter demographics in shaping opinions on labor rights.
Main Methods:
- A survey experiment was conducted with 1,000 representative Illinois voters.
- Participants were exposed to different arguments and endorsements related to the WRA.
- Statistical analysis was used to assess the impact of these factors on support levels.
Main Results:
- Democrats generally showed higher support for the WRA.
- Republicans were more likely to support the WRA when presented with arguments focused on worker pay, benefits, and conditions.
- Public sector union endorsements increased Democratic support, while private sector endorsements had no significant effect on Republicans.
Conclusions:
- Support for the Workers' Rights Amendment was not solely predictable by party affiliation.
- Rights-based arguments and specific endorsements can influence voter perceptions of labor rights.
- Findings suggest strategies for engaging diverse audiences on labor-related ballot measures.
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