New billboards from the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 can be seen just down the street from the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention.…
Members of the union have been working without a contract for 1,141 days. Their list of demands includes hiring more paramedics and adding more ambulances to the city's current fleet.New billboards from the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 can be seen just down the street from the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The union president said they're trying to get their message across to Chicagoans and new visitors in town for the DNC next week.
Last month paramedics and firefighters marched during NASCAR race weekend to bring attention to their fight. A spokesperson said:"Mayor Johnson is a strong supporter of the first responders who put their lives on the line every day to protect the residents of Chicago. While the City will not discuss the specifics of ongoing negotiations, the Johnson administration continues to negotiate in good faith with the goal of settling a fair contract for our city’s firefighters."
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