Frequently Asked

questionS

Did Compass Group deny extending the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Unite Here Local 1?

No, At the October 22, 2024 CBA Negotiation Session, Compass Group offered a 60 day extension of the CBA. Unite Here Local 1 rejected our offer for a 60 day CBA extension.

Is Compass Group avoiding future negotiation sessions?

No. Compass Group offered Unite Here Local 1 availability for all dates in November and December. Unite Here Local 1 responded with only 2 available negotiation dates, the soonest being November 20th.

Have all Allen Center associates been offered a new position?

Yes. As of November 8, 2024 Compass Group has successfully offered new positions to all associates at the Allen Center, ensuring placement for everyone who wished to continue employment. This process allowed us to fulfill both our commitment to retain associates and respect the contractual rights of those opting for layoff.

Are there 78 Compass Group Allen Center associates, or are there more?

Yes, 78 Compass Group Allen Center associates is a firm number that is reported to Unite Here Local 1 on a monthly basis. There have been zero reported discrepancies from Unite Here Local 1 regarding this number.

Were some Compass Group Allen Center associates “forced” to take a position on the Chicago campus, or take voluntary layoff to avoid relocation?

No. Associates bid, by seniority, on open positions on both the Evanston campus and Chicago campus. Some associates chose Chicago campus jobs when Evanston campus jobs were available. No associate was "forced" to take any position on one campus versus the other. Some associates chose to select voluntary layoffs during the bid process even though there were available positions on both the Evanston campus and Chicago campus. The ultimate decision for selecting a position on the Evanston campus, Chicago campus or taking the voluntary layoff was decided by each associate.

Will all Compass Group Allen Center Associates receive a job placement offer before November 27th?

Yes. Compass Group has COMMITTED to both Unite Here Local 1 and Compass Group Allen Center Associates that ALL Compass Group Allen Center Associates will receive a job placement offer prior to November 27th.

Do union associates receive any PTO?

YES, all union associates in their first year of service receive
9 paid sick days, 5 paid vacation days and 12 paid holidays for a total of 26 PTO days. The amount of sick and
vacation days increases as the associate’s years of service increase.
Do union associates make a living wage?

YES, all union associates make a starting hourly wage
of $21.68 per hour.
Do union associate have any health benefits?

YES, Compass Group pays $707.12 monthly for health
benefits. Union associates don’t pay anything for their health benefits.
Is there a pension for union associates?

YES, Compass Group pays $1.20 per hour to fund union associate’s pensions. Union associates don’t pay anything for their pensions.
Does Compass pay their union associates overtime?

YES, Compass Group pays overtime as outlined by the current
Unite Here Collective Bargaining Agreement. In January of 2024
Compass Group paid $103,811 in overtime pay, paid $92,868
in February 2024 in overtime pay, paid $50,681 in March 2024 in overtime pay, and paid $102,390 in April 2024 in overtime pay.

How can a front-line associate address their concerns about their manager or supervisor?

Associates are encouraged to initiate communication with their unit management first to address any concerns. Engaging in open dialogue with immediate supervisors can often lead to prompt resolutions. However, if associates prefer to discuss matters with someone outside their unit management team, there are several additional channels available:

Department Leaders: Associates can reach out to department leaders who are available to address and assist with their concerns.

Compass HR Office: The Compass HR office is also a resource for associates to visit or call, providing a dedicated space for addressing any concerns and seeking resolutions.

Union Shop Stewards: For matters that associates wish to address through the union, they can contact their union shop steward. Filing formal grievances is an option in collaboration with the union. Compass Group and the union hold monthly meetings to discuss filed grievances for the respective time period, ensuring a structured and transparent resolution process.
How does an associate obtain overtime, and how does their unit management determine who gets the OT?

The collective bargaining agreement outlines the process for offering overtime. This includes criteria to prioritize eligible associates, based on the seniority and details on communication procedures. In collaboration with external tech teams, Compass Group is actively developing a system to enhance the communication process for overtime opportunities. This initiative aims to create a seamless and error-minimized process for associates, ensuring efficient and transparent communication regarding overtime opportunities.