Howard Brown union ratifies first contract after 17 months of negotiations
Howard Brown Health Workers United said 98% of votes cast supported ratifying the contract.
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Howard Brown Health Workers United said 98% of votes cast supported ratifying the contract.
The contract would include raises across the union body — including annual wage increases — a new minimum wage of $19.23, insurance for part-time employees, two weeks of paid leave for gender-affirming care, a union rights clause and protections against layoffs, among other things.
Dr. Robin Gay, who most recently served as the health care provider's chief dental officer, takes over the role formerly held by David Munar.
David Munar will leave at the end of February after leading the health center for 10 years.
Staff cuts at Chicago’s Howard Brown Health could squeeze care as attacks on LGBTQ+ and trans healthcare have escalated