United Center workers picket outside event center, demand new contract

CHICAGO - There were no events happening inside the United Center on Wednesday, but there was some action outside.

Workers were picketing. They've been without a contract for three years.

Last month, concession workers voted to authorize a strike. The employees are in contract negotiations with employer Levy Restaurants.

The union says negotiations have gone nowhere since the strike was authorized.

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A statement from Levy reads in part:

"It is difficult to understand why union leadership seemingly does not want to let its members benefit from all we are offering, including: health insurance coverage... an immediate wage increase, a guaranteed starting ... rate of at least $20 for non-tipped positions"

The management company hopes to resume bargaining sessions on Thursday.