A less qualified security guard used by Allied Universal in place of veteran officers at Navy Pier was struck by a vehicle while attempting to direct traffic at the major tourist attraction on Saturday, May 27. Eyewitnesses and police officers on the scene reported the incident and spoke with members of Teamsters Local 727, which […]
New contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 727 and Funeral Directors Service Association of Greater Chicago (FDSA) were held May 25, 2017. The talks centered on FDSA’s proposed contract changes, many of which could best be characterized as punitive toward Teamster funeral directors, embalmers, and drivers. Among the changes FDSA proposed are cuts to sick, personal […]
In the interest of public safety, Local 727 has agreed to a court order to continue to safeguard Navy Pier. Forty-three Teamster security, fire and safety officers at Navy Pier have been engaged in an unfair labor practice strike against Allied since May 18.
The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and CVS management continued negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The union wasted no time in expressing its willingness to reach a deal; however, CVS delayed in responding to the federal mediator’s supposal, which, if accepted by CVS, would signify huge […]
Illinois drivers can purchase Teamster specialty license plates for registered vehicles. Plates can be purchased for all passenger vehicles, B-trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less. Teamster license plates can be purchased or renewed through the Secretary of State’s website, by mail, by phone at (800) 252-8980 or by visiting a driver services facility.
Read the Teamsters Local 727 Spring 2019 Member Newsletter Now!
Teamsters Local 727 has kicked off 2019 on a high-note! Catch up on the Union’s recent victories, check out photos of Local 727 in action, and read a special message from Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. in Local 727’s Spring Member Newsletter. Click the newsletter above to read more!
MV Division 422 Drivers and Aides are Second Unit in 2019 to Overwhelmingly Vote to Join Local 727
On Friday, MV Transportation, Inc. drivers and aides servicing the MV Chicago 422 CPS Division voted to join Teamsters Local 727 by a staggering 2:1 ratio. The drivers and aides of MV Division 422 are responsible for the safe transportation of children with special needs to and from Chicago public schools. By overwhelmingly voting in […]
Local 727 Files Charge Against GLCCD General Manager for Threatening Statements
This week, Teamsters Local 727 filed charges against Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution, Inc. after General Manager Steve Zulanas allegedly made threatening statements to Union members. The charges are now pending with the National Labor Relations Board. Zulanas’ statements are an unpleasant reminder of the attempted intimidation Coca-Cola members were forced to endure when Local 727 […]
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