Labor unions pressure Gov. JB Pritzker to reject bill easing road for Waymo in Chicago and beyond

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date April 14, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated April 14, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/waymo-chicago-illinois-bill-pritzker-labor-unions/

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A major federation of labor unions is pushing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to say no to Waymo in Chicago and beyond. Waymo is currently mapping Chicago streets in preparation for deploying autonomous vehicles in the city. A bill is currently being debated in Springfield to authorize a pilot program fo...