Chicago-area nursing homes News

Strikes at Dozens of Illinois Nursing Homes Averted with Labor Deal

Staff at dozens of Illinois nursing homes called off a strike set to begin May 8 after their union reached a tentative deal with nursing home owners that will increase workers’ pay to at least $15 and guarantee additional bonus …

Chicago-Area Nursing Home Workers Threaten Strike in Midst of Pandemic

Workers at 40 Chicago-area nursing homes announced they have set a May 8 strike date over wages as many of the facilities are treating patients suffering from the coronavirus. Members of the Service Employees International Union, which represents more than …