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Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Retail Merchants Association on Minimum Wage

Original title: TANYA P TRICHE for ILLINOIS RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION @ MAYORS OFFICE (2014-10-01)

October 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the specific interest group and lobbyist actively working to influence the Mayor's Office regarding potential changes to the city's minimum wage laws during the final quarter of 2014.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Illinois Retail Merchants Association

The organization is actively seeking to influence city policy regarding minimum wage requirements for its members.

Chicago workers

The proposed minimum wage increase would directly impact the compensation levels for employees within the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Tanya P. Triche registered as a lobbyist for the Illinois Retail Merchants Association to formally oppose a proposed minimum wage increase in Chicago. This activity covers the period from October 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014.

Key Facts

  • Tanya P. Triche acted as the lobbyist for the Illinois Retail Merchants Association.
  • The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Mayor's Office.
  • The stated goal of the lobbying was to oppose an increase to the minimum wage.
  • The reporting period for this activity was October 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014.
  • The action type is classified as legislative.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the specific interest group and lobbyist actively working to influence the Mayor's Office regarding potential changes to the city's minimum wage laws during the final quarter of 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a disclosure form showing that the Illinois Retail Merchants Association hired a lobbyist to express opposition to a minimum wage increase to the Mayor's Office.
When did this lobbying take place?
The activity was reported for the period between October 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014.

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Discoveries

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policy shift100% confidence

Historical Minimum Wage Opposition

The document confirms organized retail industry opposition to Chicago minimum wage increases during the Q4 2014 period.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz10
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