Brookfield Zoo Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement with Teamsters
The Brookfield Zoo strike is set to end after management reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727. The strike involved over 100 workers, including groundskeeping and custodial staff, who walked off the job due to stalled contract negotiations. The union cited issues such as healthcare, wage increases, and staffing levels as key points of contention. The tentative agreement includes a 5% annual wage increase over four years, additional staffing, and continued employer-paid union healthcare. The zoo remained open during the strike, with assurances that animal care was not compromised. 
