The Latest Breaking News from Unite Here Local 1

Workers at shuttered Signature Room rally to get their jobs back from any future tenant in the space

Workers who were let go in September delivered a petition signed by 1,000 people who said they won’t patronize the space atop the former John Hancock tower unless the restaurant’s original workers are offered their jobs back.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Lake View’s Berlin Nightclub closes its doors after four decades: ‘The music is silenced and our dreams are now memories’

The nightclub owners cited ‘expenses of increased security, insurance and licensing, equipment, rent and more’ as some of the reasons for the closure.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

Trabajadoras de limpieza exigen que se les avise de mascotas en los cuartos de hotel

La política alertaría a las trabajadoras al comienzo de su turno si hay una mascota en el cuarto que deben limpiar.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

13 workers at Kinzie Hotel still locked out over picketing

Management said the workers took part in an “economic strike” but their union said the tactic is allowed under federal law.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023

Chicago hotel workers OK new contract

The agreement raises the minimum wage for non-tipped workers to $25 an hour, up $2 from the previous contract.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

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

Unite Here Local 1 said 98% of those voting ratified the agreement with Levy, the West Side arena’s concessions contractor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023

United Center’s concessions workers reach tentative deal

If ratified by members of Unite Here Local 1, the new contract would end the threat of a strike at the West Side arena.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023

No union deal yet at United Center as Big Ten tournament starts

Concessions workers represented by Unite Here Local 1 are bargaining with Levy, part of Compass Group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

United Center concessions workers in 1-day walkout

Sunday’s job action by members of Unite Here Local 1 comes as the venue approaches the five-day Big Ten men’s basketball tournament.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023

Talks yield no deal, strike still looms at the United Center

Members of Unite Here Local 1 are bargaining with concession operator Levy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023