SEIU Local 73

Some of our union leaders spoke at the Blue Island School Board meeting two nights ago, calling out the board’s neglect and exploitation of Local 73 union custodial workers at Blue Island. It must end!

Check out this coverage of summer unemployment benefits for public school
support staff from Capitol News Illinois! We are continuing to fight for the legislation.

When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that Illinois lawmakers are considering summer unemployment benefits for school support workers without paychecks.

Joe Sass, a member of SEIU Local 73 and a Chicago Public Schools crossing guard, was recognized by CPS for his work. NBC 5 covered the story. Our members work hard to keep Chicago and its residents safe. Well done, Joe!

Longtime Chicago Public Schools crossing guard honored A longtime Chicago Public Schools crossing guard was honored on Tuesday. Randy Gyllenhaal reports.

Today, we were at the Blue Island school board meeting to demand that custodial staff are treated with the respect they deserve. The district’s history of anti-union activity and racism must end!

We’re out here at the Blue Island board meeting with Scabby today at Lincoln Elementary School to demand fair treatment for the school district workers! Join us!

As we mark , we honor the leadership of AAPI workers who continue to organize in the face of real challenges. From attacks on freedoms to rising costs to threats against immigrant families.
This is what worker power looks like.

"The 60 cent raise that management has offered for most of our members this year, after we’ve experienced record inflation over the last five years, does not show respect for the work we do.”

Today, we went with Westrec harbor workers to the Chicago Parks District board meeting to advocate for better support and compensation.

These workers work hard to keep Chicago harbors safe and secure, yet Westrec has offered them paltry compensation as the cost of living skyrockets. Read more at the link and see what workers had to say:

Westrec Harbor Workers Advocate for better pay, support at Chicago Parks District Board Meeting – SEIU Local 73 News Westrec Harbor Workers Advocate for better pay, support at Chicago Parks District Board Meeting May 13, 2026 SEIU Local 73 Westrec harbor workers attended today’s Chicago Parks District board meeting to advocate for better pay and support. Westrec workers labor year-round to ensure Chicago ha...