Since 3:00AM on Sunday, United Center concession workers have been on strike for higher wages, health care for all employees, pensions and other benefits. More than 600 workers are on the picket lines now, representing Unite Here Local 1. Those represented include food servers, cooks, dishwashers, and bartenders who work at the United Center, who have been working at the venue without a contract for the last three years.
Workers are looking for a similar package compared to what the workers at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field receive.
Another bargaining session is scheduled to take place Tuesday.
