TEAMSTERS AT CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTERS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE

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Jan 09, 2026, 13:00 ET

Over 3,000 Workers Demand Fair Contracts

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 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.

WHEN:	Saturday, Jan. 10
	3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

WHO:	Teamsters Local 743 members
	Mayor Brandon Johnson
	Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago-8^th District)
	Rep. Jawaharlal Williams (D-Chicago-10^th District)
	Rep. Michael Crawford (D-Chicago-31^st District)
	Senator Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago-5^th District)
	Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago-13^th District)
	Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore
	Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar
	Cook County Commissioner Michael Scott
	Alderman Lamont Robinson (D-Chicago-Ward 4)
	Alderman William Hall (D-Chicago-Ward 6)
	Alderman Monique Scott (D-Chicago-Ward 24)
	Alderman Walter Burnett lll (D-Chicago-Ward 27)

WHERE:	Teamsters Local 743 Union Hall
	4620 South Tripp
	Chicago, IL 60632