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Chicago

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Jun 26, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to Workforce Development.

Briefing
Jun 24, 2026

Committee on Workforce Development meeting summary

The Committee held a subject matter hearing on O2026-0026123 to consider amending Chapter 2-32 and Title 4 to allow agreements with the casino developer to strengthen casino workforce capabilities and to disallow video gaming terminals; the hearing was held and no votes were taken.

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Briefing
May 12, 2026

Chicago Committee on Workforce Development (May 12, 2026) — Living Wage for Musicians resolution and municipal code amendment approved

The Committee on Workforce Development met May 12, 2026 in Room 201A and approved two measures by voice vote: a resolution calling on U.S. Congress to pass and President Donald Trump to sign the Living Wage for Musicians Act of 2025, and an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 adjusting timelines for employer allowance minimums for hourly wage occupations receiving gratuities.

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Briefing
Apr 13, 2026

Committee approves amendment prohibiting City officers with access to sensitive locations from participating in extremist activity

At the Committee on Workforce Development meeting on April 13, 2026 (Room 201A, City Hall), the committee approved SO2025-0015584—an amendment adding Section 2-152-165 that prohibits any City officer granted access to sensitive locations from participating in extremist activity—by roll call vote 6-3. The meeting agenda noted a sponsor-drafted substitute (SO2025-0015584) would be introduced.

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Briefing
Oct 15, 2025

Committee on Finance — Meeting summary (items approved Oct 9 & Oct 15, 2025)

Meeting (Committee on Finance) scheduled 2025-10-15T15:00:00+00:00 at City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago. Document lists items approved and passed in Committee on October 9 and October 15, 2025, including multiple TIF allocations, housing bond actions, settlement approvals, and referrals of two resolutions.

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Briefing
Oct 9, 2025

City of Chicago — Committee on Finance meeting summary (items approved Oct 9 & Oct 15, 2025)

Committee approved multiple TIF and bond actions for parks, housing and transportation projects; amended redevelopment and municipal code items; authorized nine settlement payments; established the 2026 Qualified Mortgage Certificate Program; and re‑referred two resolutions for joint committee consideration.

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Briefing
Oct 7, 2025

Committee on Workforce Development — Summary of Reports (October 7, 2025)

The Committee on Workforce Development submitted a summary of reports to the City Council. It approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 by voice vote, and held in committee a resolution calling on Open Kitchens Inc. to respect the results of the July 25, 2025 election.

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Briefing
Sep 22, 2025

Committee on Workforce Development approves O2023-0004210 — Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment

At the City of Chicago Committee on Workforce Development meeting on 2025-09-22, ordinance O2023-0004210 (Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment) was approved by a roll call vote.

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Briefing
Jul 15, 2025

Committee on Workforce Development Approves Jobs Corps Support and Labor Agreement

The Committee on Workforce Development met on July 7, 2025, and approved two measures: a resolution expressing support for the Paul Simon Jobs Corps Center and continued federal funding for the Jobs Corps program, and an ordinance authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public Safety Employees Union, Unit II. Both items passed by voice vote with all members present.

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Briefing
Jun 12, 2025

Committee on Workforce Development — June 12, 2025 meeting summary

Date/time: 2025-06-12T15:30:00+00:00. Location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago. Status: Recessed. Chair: Michael D. Rodríguez. Actions: O2025-0017321 (Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Local Union No. 700) approved by voice vote of all members present; O2023-0001748 (Chicago Rideshare Living Wage and Safety Ordinance) held in committee. Summary to be submitted to the City Council.

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Briefing
May 13, 2025

Chicago Committee on Workforce Development Approves Amendment Allowing Work Experience as College Degree Equivalent

On May 13, 2025, the Chicago Committee on Workforce Development met and approved an amendment to the Municipal Code to allow relevant work experience to substitute for a college degree in city employment eligibility, except where advanced degrees are specifically required.

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Briefing
Apr 9, 2025

Chicago Committee on Workforce Development Meeting Summary - April 9, 2025

The Committee on Workforce Development met on April 9, 2025, to approve the October 2024 Rule 45 Report and passed two resolutions: one directing the Commissioner of Human Resources to disqualify applicants involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot from City employment, and another recognizing May Day 2025 as International Workers Day.

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Briefing
Oct 15, 2024

Chicago Committee on Workforce Development Meeting Summary – October 15, 2024

The Chicago Committee on Workforce Development met on October 15, 2024, at City Hall to approve the June 3rd Rule 45 Report, declare October 28 as First Responders Day, and authorize collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local Union No. 743.

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Briefing
Sep 5, 2024

Committee on the Budget and Government Operations — Meeting summary of reports (September 5, 2024)

The committee adopted six items to be submitted to the City Council on September 18, 2024, including an amendment to the 2024 Annual Appropriation within Fund 925, a Municipal Code amendment regarding the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Program, a redevelopment agreement with Plant Chicago, NFP for renovation of a former firehouse at 4459 South Marshfield Avenue, and three intra-city fund transfers related to workforce development and ward allowance/aldermanic expense accounts.

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Briefing
Jun 3, 2024

Committee on Workforce Development Approves Key Appointments and Collective Bargaining Agreements

The Chicago Committee on Workforce Development met on June 3, 2024, to approve new appointments to the Human Resources Board and authorize collective bargaining agreements for city employees.

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Briefing
May 6, 2024

Subcommittee on Youth Employment holds subject matter hearing on citywide youth employment strategy

The Chicago City Council Subcommittee on Youth Employment met on May 6, 2024 to discuss the citywide strategy for youth employment. The hearing was informational; no votes were taken. The summary was to be submitted to City Council on May 22, 2024. Jessie Fuentes chaired the meeting.

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Briefing
Apr 11, 2024

Committee on Workforce Development — Meeting Summary (April 11, 2024)

The committee approved the March 14 Rule 45 report and unanimously approved an amendment to Municipal Code Section 2-74-020 on veteran preference initiatives (O2023-0002891, substituted as SO2023-0002891).

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Briefing
Mar 14, 2024

Committee on Workforce Development meeting summary — March 14, 2024

The Committee on Workforce Development met March 14, 2024 at City Hall (Second Floor, Room 201A). The committee approved the January 30 Rule 45 Report by voice vote and unanimously approved appointment A2024-0007309, appointing Sandra Blakemore as Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources. Michael D. Rodríguez is listed as chairperson.

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Briefing
Feb 27, 2024

Joint Committee on Health and Human Relations and Workforce Development Meeting Summary

The Joint Committee on Health and Human Relations and Workforce Development met on February 27, 2024, at City Hall, Chicago, to consider amendments to the Municipal Code regarding health and social services contracts.

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Briefing
Jan 30, 2024

Committee on Workforce Development — Summary of Reports, January 30, 2024

The committee approved the December 7 Rule 45 report by voice vote and recorded a motion to recommend "DO NOT PASS" on O2024-0007332, an ordinance adopting an arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases.

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