While many have voted in favor of amending the Illinois constitution, to guarantee workers' rights to bargain collectively, the final result is still unclear Wednesday.The fate of the ballot measure is being closely watched in Illinois and beyond, as it will gauge public support for the labor movement, which has lost ground for years in conservative-led states."Better pay, stronger benefits, and safer workplaces don't just help workers thrive; they strengthen our state and keep us all safe.Unions and pro-industry groups say the amendment could signal a new chapter in the struggle over workers' rights as U.S. union ranks have grown as everyone from coffee shop baristas to warehouse workers seeks to organize.Business groups and conservatives opposed the measure, saying they think it will drive up taxes, give unions too much power, lead to more strikes and prompt companies to leave for more industry-friendly states."