Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Workers’ Rights Campaign For Creative Workers

Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events launched a new workers’ rights campaign for creative workers, “Art is Labor.”& The multi-department effort was designed with input from stakeholders including 3Arts, Arts Alliance Illinois, Chicago Cultural Alliance, Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Mezcla Media Collective, other cultural and community organizations – and artists. “Art is more than just expression; it is labor, and our creatives deserve the same protections and rights as all workers,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “With the ‘Art is Labor.’ campaign, we are ensuring that artists and creative professionals are educated about their rights and supported in their work, fostering a fair and just environment for all who contribute to Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape.” The “Art is Labor.” campaign announcement is part of Mayor Johnson’s Chicago Workers’ Rights Week, an initiative to raise awareness around the important changes to labor laws that will go into effect on Monday, July 1.& To explore the campaign website, visit Chicago.gov/CreativeWork. To view informational fliers, Frequently Asked Questions, and public notices on Chicago’s labor laws, visit Chicago.gov/Labor Standards.& & & As of July 1, several labor...