Aramark and and UNITE HERE Local 274, the union that represents thousands of food service workers in the Philadelphia region, has reach a new tentative labor contract agreement, writes David Chang for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
This marks the likely end of a more than year-long negotiation period between the two sides. The union has been representing food service workers at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
“Our members have shown what is possible when you stick together and are committed to a vision of changing your workplace and your life,” said Rosslyn Wuchinich, president of UNITE HERE Local 274. “These are historic contracts that win health insurance access for hundreds of workers who had none.”
In addition, the new six-year agreement includes a $20 per hour minimum with goals of getting everyone to at least $24 hourly by 2029.
The food service workers impacted by this new contract covers all three stadiums at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. They are: Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, and the Wells Fargo Center.
Read more about how Aramark and the union representing South Philly Sports Complex’s food workers reached this new deal at NBC 10 Philadelphia.
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