United Center: Chicago concessions workers vote to ratify contract with Levy after 1-day strike ahead of Big Ten tournament

CHICAGO (WLS) — Concession workers at the United Center voted to ratify a history contract with Levy after reaching a tentative agreement last weekend, their union said.

The vote came after an unprecedented one-day strike ahead of a recent Bulls game, right before the Big Ten tournament.

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The new agreement includes an immediate wage increase, paid parental leave, additional paid holidays and year-round health insurance coverage for hundreds more workers, the union said.

Concessions workers with the Unite Here Local 1 union said for that more than two years, it has negotiated over healthcare and pension benefits.