Chicago is (still) a union town
Workers are filing more organizing petitions than any time in the last decade.
Unions in Chicago
Baristas, cannabis dispensary workers, museum docents and others are organizing, striking and fighting for better working conditions.
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A measure to let Illinois’ legislative employees unionize has cleared the House
The bill sets up a framework to let these employees join a union, but those affected are still seeking changes.
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Chicago SAG actors and WGA writers remain steadfast during Hollywood strikes
Striking actors and writers in Chicago worry about money and artificial intelligence.
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West Side Chicagoans demand answers about upcoming Amazon warehouse
A group of West Side residents have questions about jobs, zoning and environmental issues around an Amazon warehouse.
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United Center concessions workers on brink of strike
Workers at concessions stands at United Center have voted to authorize a strike but negotiations haven’t ended.
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Union drives in Chicago gain steam at Starbucks and other coffee shops
The success of SEIU in organizing baristas in Chicago has led to the arduous task of negotiating first contracts in settings where worker turnover can be high.
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