Recent News and Discussions About Brookfield Zoo Layoffs
Teamsters file federal charge over Brookfield Zoo layoffs
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/6/21211256/teamsters-file-federal-charge-over-brookfield-zoo-layoffs
Apr 6, 2020 — Teamsters Local 727 said Monday it has filed a charge of unfair labor practices against Brookfield Zoo after it laid off about 60 employees.
Closed for nearly 3 months due to pandemic, Brookfield Zoo …
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-brookfield-zoo-layoffs-20200606-erofyl5g4jbajb63thyfamlnhu-story.html
Jun 6, 2020 — Brookfield Zoo is eliminating 56 full-time positions, as all facilities remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Art Institute, Brookfield Zoo announce staff furloughs amid new …
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/museums/ct-ent-art-institute-brookfield-zoo-covid-19-layoffs-furloughs-1212-20201211-cgjkstgbl5fatawqpbj7eazdom-story.html
Dec 11, 2020 — The Art Institute and Brookfield Zoo both announced this week that they will be furloughing scores more workers in the new year as the …
Statement from the Chicago Zoological Society
https://www.czs.org/Chicago-Zoological-Society/About/Press-room/2020-Press-Releases/Statement-from-the-Chicago-Zoological-Society-(1)
The plan is to recall all laid-off /furloughed workers on or before March 1. … We value the commitment and hard work of every one of our talented employees.
Brookfield Zoo Lays Off Third Of Staff – Yahoo News
https://news.yahoo.com/brookfield-zoo-lays-off-third-222511341.html
Apr 5, 2020 — The zoo said it has been closed since March 19 and has practically no earned revenue stream available at this time. The laid-off employees will …
Brookfield Zoo To Close Throughout January And February
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/brookfield-zoo-to-close-throughout-january-and-february-40-staffers-to-be-furloughed/
Dec 9, 2020 — The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages the zoo , said it would also place 40 staff on layoff /furlough status effective New Year’s Day, …
Nearly one-third of Brookfield Zoo staff put on temporary leave …
https://abc7chicago.com/brookfield-zoo-chicago-coronavirus-illinois-furlough/6079914/
Apr 5, 2020 — CHICAGO (WLS) — The COVID-19 pandemic is causing temporary layoffs at the Brookfield Zoo . The Chicago Zoological Society announced Sunday …
Brookfield Zoo cuts 56 positions as it restructures programs …
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/brookfield-zoo-cuts-56-positions-as-it-restructures-programs-operations/article_cf3db718-a901-11ea-9f53-dff825ec0a75.html
Jun 7, 2020 — “The extended and state-mandated temporary closure of Brookfield Zoo driven by COVID-19 health concerns has caused the Chicago Zoological …
ABC 7 Chicago on Twitter: “The COVID-19 pandemic is …
https://mobile.twitter.com/ABC7Chicago/status/1247001197535539207
Apr 6, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic is causing layoffs at the Brookfield Zoo . https://abc7.ws/3bUQ83S · 3:20 AM · Apr 6, 2020·Twitter Web App.
Brookfield Zoo Reopens After Months of Closure Due to COVID
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/brookfield-zoo-reopens-after-months-of-closure-due-to-covid/2450061/
Mar 1, 2021 — Brookfield Zoo reopened its doors Monday after two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The west suburban zoo said facilities …