The total of $28 million in pay increases and other new benefits for Park District workers is on top of the $184 million the Park District already spends on annual personnel-related costs.
CHICAGO -- The union representing more than 2,200 Chicago Park District workers has ratified a tentative five-year contract agreement that will provide $28 million worth of pay raises and other benefits. Chicago Park District officials said the agreement with SEIU Local 73 will provide an average 23% salary increase for most workers over the life of the contract.
The Park District also will pay a one-time $2,2500 'essential worker bonus' to employees who worked through the pandemic, as well as increased longevity pay for employees with 10 or more years of service. Paid parental leave for workers also will increase from 8 to 12 weeks.
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