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Chicago’s top police commanders and deputy chiefs are launching a bold union push, demanding collective bargaining rights after being hit with harsh medical leave policies that force even seriously ill officers back to work. Spearheaded by the Illinois Police Benevolent & Protective Association, the move seeks voluntary recognition from city leadership — or they’ll head to state labor board. With promotions now less appealing due to unequal benefits, leaders fear a talent drain that could cripple policing. Backed by a 2022 state amendment, this effort mirrors successful unionization in fire and school leadership — aiming to professionalize advancement through merit, not politics.

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