IIT Chartwells members stood together—and won!

For too long, our members were paid significantly less than other workers doing the same work. SEIU Local 73 entered bargaining with a clear goal: close the wage gap and bring our members closer to market rate.

The newly ratified contract delivers:

• 6.6% raise in Year 1
• 7.4% raise in Year 2
• 8.08% raise in Year 3
• Wages brought to less than $1.00 from comparable workers
• Substantial increases in longevity pay
• 175% increase in shoe allowance
• Paid training

This contract is about more than raises. It is about respect, fairness, and recognizing the value of our members’ work.

Our members stood together, made their voices heard, and now have a contract that gives them a renewed sense of pride in the work they do.

Valuable work deserves fair pay—and together, we moved the needle.