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.…

  June 24, 2024

• 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…

  April 22, 2024

• 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.…

  February 16, 2024