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.
Local 727 Soda Drivers Featured in NBC 5’s Secrets of the Trade
Recognized some familiar faces on t.v. last night? While each driver had interesting stories to share about their work, violence on the job was a common reality experienced by all of the Teamsters. As Yancey recalled witnessing a man being robbed at gunpoint, Henderson was reminded of an incident in which an individual attacked his […]
GLCCD Proposal to Remedy 2+ Year Attendance Policy Dispute
Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution, Inc. requested a meeting to discuss Teamsters Local 727’s unfair labor practice charge against the Company regarding sick days. The parties met on Friday, February 8th and Local 727 was surprised by GLCCD’s sudden proposal to remedy the sick day grievance. GLCCD presented a proposal which includes five sick days for […]
Join Your Teamster Brothers & Sisters for a National Day of Action Thursday, January 24th
The partial government shutdown has locked out hundreds of thousands of federal workers and contractors and has forced others to work without pay. If the shutdown continues through Friday, many federal workers will miss a second paycheck. Teamsters Local 727 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters stands in solidarity with all impacted workers. Join your […]
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