More than 2,000 Chicago Park District employees vote to authorize strike

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- More than 2,000 Chicago Park District workers say they are ready to go on strike amid stalled contract negotiations

Members of SEIU Local 73 held a rally at City Hall Tuesday and voted to strike after more than nine months of contract negotiations.
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Some of their asks include competitive pay raises and the creation of more full-time positions.
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In a statement, the Park District says it looks forward to continuing good faith negotiations adding, "We have taken great strides over the last several years to create a supportive workplace culture for our team and park users."
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