Archive for July, 2016

Osco Pharmacists: Give Us Your Input Before Negotiations Resume!

Osco Pharmacists: Give Us Your Input Before Negotiations Resume!

| July 20, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives and stewards have been talking to Osco pharmacists to continue gathering input as the Local 727 Bargaining Committee prepares to return to the bargaining table on July 28.

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Security and Fire Safety Officer Understaffing Could Lead to Labor Dispute at Navy Pier

Security and Fire Safety Officer Understaffing Could Lead to Labor Dispute at Navy Pier

| 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.

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With CVS Negotiations Set to Resume July 20, Local 727 Participates in Informational Picket

With CVS Negotiations Set to Resume July 20, Local 727 Participates in Informational Picket

| July 18, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 continued its efforts to inform the public of the safety risks associated with CVS management’s mistreatment of overworked and understaffed pharmacists as union representatives participated in an informational picket outside Chicago-area pharmacies on July 15.

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Osco Pharmacists: We Need Your Continued Input for Contract Negotiations!

Osco Pharmacists: We Need Your Continued Input for Contract Negotiations!

| July 13, 2016

As the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee prepares to resume contract negotiations with Osco management, union representatives and stewards are reaching out to pharmacists for their input.

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Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits

Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits

| July 13, 2016

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall on July 12 announced that strike benefit increases approved by delegates to the 29th International Convention became effective on July 1.

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