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Committee on Workforce Development and Audit

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 · 12:00 PM PM · Council Chamber -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Workforce Development Committee approved three employment-related measures, including a new labor agreement with the Teamsters union and new safety requirements for hotel workers. One appointment was delayed for further review. These changes affect Chicago's workers across both city services and the hospitality industry.

Key Decisions

  • Salvador A. Cicero reappointment as Chicago Human Resources Board chair Held in Committee
  • Collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 743 Recommended to Pass
  • Mid-sized Business Initiative Construction Program amendments Recommended to Pass
  • Hotel worker panic button safety requirement Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. 1 Reappointment of Salvador A. Cicero as member and chair of Chicago Human Resources Board
    Appointment
    Action: Held in Committee

    The Appointment was Held in Committee.

  3. 2 Collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local Union No. 743
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 3 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by modifying Mid-sized Business Initiative Construction Program
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  5. 4 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-6-180 regarding hotel licensee's obligations to equip employees assigned to clean guest rooms or restrooms with panic button or notification device
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.