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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
David Roeder

United Center concessions workers get a pension and wage hikes in new deal

Concessions workers picket in front of the United Center during a one-day strike for a Chicago Bulls game March 5. The union has approved a new deal. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Concessions workers at the United Center have overwhelmingly ratified a contract that their union said establishes new standards in wages and benefits for stadium employees.

Unite Here Local 1 said the contract expands health insurance coverage, provides higher wages and introduces a pension plan. It said concessions contractor Levy will contribute 50 cents per each worker’s hour to a union-run pension plan.

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