SEIU Local 73, representing skilled Facilities Services workers, had raised concerns about staffing and wage competitiveness amid protracted negotiations.
Members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73, the union representing skilled facilities workers at the University, delivered a petition to University President Paul Alivisatos on January 31 calling for a fair contract and expressing willingness to strike amid ongoing negotiations between the two parties. “We, the members of SEIU Local 73, work hard.
According to the UChicago Facilities unit of SEIU Local 73, the University’s current package cannot retain or attract qualified talent in a strong job market, leading to understaffing and high training costs.