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New Year, New Raises!
SOS workers will receive a 5% increase in 2025. Workers will get a 2% raise effective January 1 and a 3% raise effective July 1.
Call for Stewards
Union stewards play a vital role at work by acting as union representatives and enforcing the contract correctly. They are the first person members go to when they have questions or if they have a problem at work. By becoming a steward, you can build our union power!
Local 73 holds bimonthly steward trainings for members who are ready to take the first step towards becoming a steward. Click here to learn more.
If you need a steward in your workplace, contact Karen Kleinhans DeSilva for a posting.
Using your Accrued benefit time
Accrued benefit time may only be used in a specific manner. Click here to read the full policy.
Find Your Union Steward and Staff Representative
Staff at the local are assigned to work with specified buildings and departments. These assignments may change from time to time. Please see the list below for an updated breakdown of which staff are assigned to which areas and their contact information. If you do not see your area listed below, reach out to Karen Kleinhans DeSilva, kkleinhans@seiu73.org. Deputy Director.
Representatives:
Overall and center of state: Karen Kleinhans DeSilva, kkleinhans@seiu73.org
North and Metro: Nikki Devall, ndevall@seiu73.org
Downstate and Central: Alan Jones, alan.jones@seiu73.org
Chief Stewards:
Michelle Barnhart – Anna Facility
Norine Cadle – Chicago North Facility
Mary Kay Crawford – Silvis Hearings
Laura Paetzold – DeKalb Facility
Marketta Paylor – 17 N State Hearings
Ben Pfeiffer – West Capital
Georgina Poole – 721 Kress Rd (West Chicago)
Alexa Steele-Robinson – Marion Facility
You can find a complete list of all Stewards on ABE.
Last Updated: January 7, 2025
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