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Bill vetoed, but compromise reached on COVID sick days for teachers
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Pritzker said he instead came to an agreement with teachers unions to limit compensation for workers who are fully vaccinated.
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The protection bill passed in Springfield in October, but stalled over concerns that it would give people incentive to avoid getting the COVID-19 vaccine.