Union chief: understaffing security, fire positions at Navy Pier could lead to dispute

Top Priority Sector: disaster_preparedness_emergency_responseCHICAGO July 19, 2016 Unfair labor practices coupled with concerns over understaffing and job security for 160 fire safety and security officers could lead to a labor dispute at Navy Pier.The officers are employed by SMG and represented by Teamsters Local 727.Additionally, Navy Pier Inc. said it plans to terminate its contract with SMG later this year and replace the officers with nonunion minimum wage security guards.Homepage pos