On June 15, 2023, representatives from Teamsters Local 700 and Cook County reached a settlement of the various “Me Too” Grievances triggered during the 2017-2020 contract. This Tentative Agreement applies to all Cook County Bargaining Units with the exception of the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (covered by the COUPE CBA).

The Tentative Agreement includes:

• A total wage increase of at least 8.0% during the term of the agreement broken down as follows:
  • Across the board wage increase of 3.5% effective on and RETROACTIVE to December 1, 2021; and 
  • Across the board wage increase of at least 4.5% effective June 1, 2025.
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental leave surrounding the birth or adoption of a child.  The improved paid parental leave does not apply to bargaining units employed by the Office of the Chief Judge or the Cook County Clerk.

The term of the collective bargaining agreement is extended by one year and will now expire on November 30, 2025. All bargaining units covered by this tentative agreement must ratify the agreement for it to become effective. Ratification votes are expected to be held next week.

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