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.
Boycott Dr. Pepper Products July 4th
As you prepare for July 4th celebrations, we ask you remember to show your support for the Teamsters Local 727 drivers currently engaged in an Unfair Labor Practice Strike against the American Bottling Company, a subsidiary of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., by refusing to purchase Dr Pepper products. A list of some of the […]
Vendor Hired by Dr Pepper Hits Union Member
Earlier today, Rodney Archambeau, a Teamsters Local 727 member currently engaged in an Unfair Labor Practice Strike against the American Bottling Company, was taken away by ambulance after a driver for HMD Trucking, Inc., a third-party vendor hired by the Company, deliberately struck him with his tractor-trailer truck. The driver made a tight turn and […]
Elected Officials Sound Their Support for ULP Striking Drivers
Brotherhood, hope, and community support continues to fire the spirits of the Teamsters Local 727 represented Drivers currently participating in an Unfair Labor Practice strike against their employer, the American Bottling Company, a subsidiary of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. which is set to merge with Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. next month. As the ULP […]
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