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Lobbying Disclosure: SEIU Local 1 Airport Policy Efforts

Original title: TOM BALANOFF for SEIU LOCAL 1 @ AVIATION (2019-07-01)

July 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the specific policy goals—airport licensing changes and minimum wage adjustments—that a major labor union sought to influence within the Chicago aviation sector during the third quarter of 2019.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

SEIU Local 1

The organization is the client seeking specific legislative and administrative changes.

Chicago Department of Aviation employees

These workers are subject to the minimum wage and licensing policies being discussed.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Tom Balanoff represented SEIU Local 1 to influence Chicago Department of Aviation policies regarding airport licensing and minimum wage increases between July and September 2019.

Key Facts

  • Tom Balanoff served as the lobbyist for SEIU Local 1 during the period of July 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019.
  • The lobbying efforts were directed at the Chicago Department of Aviation.
  • The lobbyist sought both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The specific policy goals included an airport licensing ordinance and a minimum wage increase.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the specific policy goals—airport licensing changes and minimum wage adjustments—that a major labor union sought to influence within the Chicago aviation sector during the third quarter of 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure report showing that Tom Balanoff was paid to influence Chicago aviation policy on behalf of SEIU Local 1.
What specific changes was the union seeking?
The union was advocating for an airport licensing ordinance and an increase to the minimum wage.

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Lobbying Activity

TOM BALANOFF

on behalf of SEIU LOCAL 1

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Dual-Track Lobbying

The lobbyist pursued both administrative and legislative channels simultaneously to achieve policy goals.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy30
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