TEAMSTERS AT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER TO HOLD GATHERING

April 9, 2026 9:01 AM EDT

Over 2,200 Workers Demand Better Wages and Working Conditions

CHICAGO, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC), represented by Teamsters Local 743, will hold a prayer vigil on Thursday, April 9, at 3 p.m. to bring awareness to their ongoing fight for a fair contract. Teamsters members will be joined by religious leaders, community activists, and labor allies who will lead them in prayer.

UCMC President Thomas Jackiewicz earned $3.8 million in total compensation in 2024, while this hospital's management continues to refuse a living wage to its hardworking staff. With cost of living in the Chicago area continuing to rise, Local 743 members are simply fighting for their fair share.

WHEN:  

Thursday, April 9


3-4 p.m.                                                          



WHO:     

Teamsters Local 743 members and leaders


Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson


Senator Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago-5th District)             


Alderman Lamont Robinson (D-Chicago-Ward 4)


Alderman William Hall (D-Chicago-Ward 6)


Alderman Jeylu Gutierrez (D-Chicago-Ward 14)


Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez (D-Chicago-Ward 25)


Stanley Moore, Cook County Commissioner


Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana Missouri & Kansas


Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor



WHERE:  

University of Chicago Medical Center               


E 57th St & Cottage Grove Ave


Chicago, IL 60637

Media Contact: 
Lena Melentijevic, (347) 208-2279
[email protected]

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SOURCE Teamsters Local 743



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