Over 3,000 Workers Demand Fair Contracts
CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Workers at Rush University Medical Center and University of Chicago Medical Center, represented by Teamsters Local 743, will hold a press conference on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 3 p.m. to discuss ongoing negotiations at both hospitals and raise awareness about these employers’ unwillingness to negotiate a contract that ensures these hardworking Teamsters jobs reflect current industry standards.
Teamsters will not back down until both medical centers agree to negotiate contracts that offer the fair compensation and respect our members have more than earned.
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WHEN: |
Saturday, Jan. 10 |
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3 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
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WHO: |
Teamsters Local 743 members |
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Mayor Brandon Johnson |
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Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago-8th District) |
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Rep. Jawaharlal Williams (D-Chicago-10th District) |
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Rep. Michael Crawford (D-Chicago-31st District) |
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Senator Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago-5th District) |
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Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago-13th District) |
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Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore |
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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar |
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Cook County Commissioner Michael Scott |
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Alderman Lamont Robinson (D-Chicago-Ward 4) |
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Alderman William Hall (D-Chicago-Ward 6) |
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Alderman Monique Scott (D-Chicago-Ward 24) |
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Alderman Walter Burnett lll (D-Chicago-Ward 27) |
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Teamsters Local 743 Union Hall |
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4620 South Tripp |
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Chicago, IL 60632 |
Media Contact:
Lena Melentijevic, (347) 208-2279
LMelentijevic@teamster.org
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SOURCE Teamsters Local 743
