Archive for June, 2016

Brookfield Zoo First in the World to Receive Humane Certification

Brookfield Zoo First in the World to Receive Humane Certification

| June 30, 2016

Brookfield Zoo is the first zoo in the world to receive humane certification from American Humane Association for the treatment of its animals.

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PHOTOS: Union Hosts Cookouts for Paratransit Members

PHOTOS: Union Hosts Cookouts for Paratransit Members

| June 29, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives have been hosting member appreciation cookouts this summer for the union’s ever-growing paratransit membership.

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Register for Union’s Free CE Seminar for Funeral Directors, Embalmers

| June 28, 2016

Funeral directors and embalmers can register for Teamsters Local 727’s continuing education seminar, which will be held noon-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 at the local union’s meeting hall in Park Ridge.

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Union Urges SCI to Narrow Focus to Most Important Issues

| June 27, 2016

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee made it clear during negotiations with SCI management last week that narrowing the focus of bargaining is the only way to make real progress on a new contract for funeral directors, embalmers and drivers.

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Union Wins Grievances, Schedules Arbitrations Against CDT

Union Wins Grievances, Schedules Arbitrations Against CDT

| June 24, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives recently won several grievances against Cook DuPage Transportation management and have numerous others slated for arbitration.

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