Contract ratified to end Chicago parking attendant strike affecting O'Hare, Soldier Field, hotels

Union Contract Contract ratified to end Chicago parking attendant strike affecting O'Hare, Soldier Field, hotels By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday, November 8, 2026 12:33AM A new contract has been ratified to end a Chicago parking garage attendant strike affecting O'Hare, Soldier Field, hotels and more. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A day after announcing a tentative deal, Chicago parking garage workers have ratified a new contract. A tentative agreement was reached Friday night to end a strike. Over 1,000 members of Teamsters local 727 walked off the job on Tuesday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Aurora woman among 2 licensed skydivers killed in California after parachutes became entangled 1 hour ago Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say New York City Department of Education employee charged with murder in stabbing of jogger This impacted lots at O'Hare, Soldier Field and some hotels. The union says it has reached a deal with the Chicago Parking Association that provides "the largest benefit and wage increase ever achieved by the union in the parking industry." Union officials said the strike was expected to affect up to 200 locations. They said the strike was prompted by a contract offer they believe does not keep pace with inflation and rising healthcare costs. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics CAREERS CHICAGO UNION CONTRACT STRIKE PARKING CONSUMER UNIONS LABOR UNIONS Tentative agreement reached to end Chicago parking attendant strike Chicago parking workers begin strike, expected to expand Wednesday Union, City Colleges of Chicago reach deal to avert strike City Colleges of Chicago union prepared to strike if no deal reached Watch Live ON NOW Chicago-area woman among 2 licensed skydivers killed in California 1 hour ago Suburban man charged with kidnapping, battery leading to Chicago chase NYC Dept. of Education employee charged in stabbing death of jogger Smash-and-grab thieves target at least 5 North Side businesses: VIDEO I-Team Quick Tip: Credit card crisis 3 hours ago 6 killed, 15 injured in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say FL Learjet co-pilot's dad defends daughter's reputation after crash What to know about new White House chief of staff Stephen Miller