NEWS

  • June 2024 Labor Updates

    CHICAGO LABOR NEWS Trader Joe’s at Lincoln & Grace Ties in Union Election A North Center Trader Joe’s is the latest store in the grocery chain to file for a union election with the National Labor Review Board (NLRB). The store at 3745 N. Lincoln Ave. recently voted to unionize and tied with 70-70 votes.…

  • APRIL 2024 LABOR UPDATES

    CHICAGO LABOR NEWS Chicago Teachers Union proposes contract updates, urges public negotiations CTU has released a new contract proposal as its current one is set to expire in June. According to WBEZ, the proposal addresses primary concerns like affordable housing for families of unhoused students and second language instruction. It also prioritizes community schools and…

  • Fix Tier 2 Pensions: Week of Action (4/15-4/18/24)

    More than a decade ago, lawmakers cut workers’ retirement benefits, forcing public employees to pay for the debt Springfield politicians ran up. Now, retirement income for most public employees is not keeping up with inflation. From April 15-18, join other public employees from across Illinois in the We Are One Illinois Week of Action to…

  • FEBRUARY 2024 LABOR UPDATE

    CHICAGO LABOR NEWS Library workers in Elk Grove, IL secure new contract After months of bargaining, AFSCME Local 3783 members settled a 4-year deal between Elk Grove Village Public Library workers and management. The new agreement includes a 15% wage increase, expanded parental leave, and a bonus for staff members with 20 years of employment.…

  • Carlos Cortéz: 100 Años

    This post was written by Local 1215 member Diana Rocha. Where would labor unions be without protest? Without protest art? Without printmaking? In a profession surrounded by printed pages, I take them for granted. I don’t often think about the magnificent miracle that is printing – the ability to duplicate and disseminate a message, a…

  • Update on Local Resolution from 11/17 Meeting

    The Local’s executive board is sharing with members the action taken by the membership at the November 17, 2023 membership meeting. A resolution tabled from the October 27, 2023 membership meeting was picked up off the table, and through a friendly amendment the resolution was changed to the text of the resolution available here with…

  • Arbitration: The final step of the grievance process

    This post was written by Local 1215 member Nick Ayala. The grievance and arbitration process can be mystifying to the average worker. They might not be aware of their legal rights, or that if they file a grievance that goes to arbitration they will not have to talk to a judge or even be in…

  • Labor Discussion Group – Sept. Report

    Are you curious about the Labor Discussion Group, but not sure what to expect? Here is a short description of the general concept, and what happened at our September meetup, from LDG coordinator Justin Miller!  The Labor Discussion Group is a casual meetup open to members of our union, where we discuss our work conditions…

  • CPL’s 2024 Budget Hearing on October 19

    On Thursday, October 19, the Chicago Public Library will have its annual Budget Hearing with the City’s Committee on Budget and Government Operations. For logistical details on attending online or in person, see our Calendar event for the hearing. In preparation for the budget hearing, our union colleagues at AFSCME Council 31 review the proposed…

  • August 2023 labor update

    chicago labor news Loretto Hospital Workers Secure Tentative Agreement, End Strike After an 11-day long strike Loretto Hospital workers reached a tentative agreement with management on August 7th. Staff went on strike partially to address a staffing crisis at the hospital that was dangerous for both workers and patients. The new agreement promises wage increases…