It is the Union’s understanding that Osco informed pharmacists today that Osco will be changing the operating hours of select pharmacies in the Chicago area. According to Osco, the changes will go into effect Sunday, October 15, 2017, and will affect the following 36 Osco pharmacy locations: Store #3455, 3519, 3426, 2501, 3241, 3059, 3484, […]
Teamsters Local 727 and CVS management are headed back to the negotiating table Tuesday, October 3, 2017, and will continue mediation for a new contract. The Union is continuing to fight for the demands from pharmacists and is eager to see long-awaited movement from CVS. “Getting CVS to schedule the October 3rd mediation date proved […]
On September 24, 2017, a new Executive Board for Teamsters Local 727 was sworn in by Stuart Davidson of Willig, Williams & Davidson. The new Executive Board includes Secretary-Treasurer John Coli Jr., President Curt Ziedrich, Vice President Darryl Poelinitz, Recording Secretary William Coli, Trustee Anthony (Tony) Wendel, Trustee Patrice Jefferson, and Trustee Jose Delgado. […]
Richest Contract in the Paratransit Location’s History First Transit DuPage Pace drivers voted to ratify a new contract. The new three-year agreement represents the richest contract ever achieved for the 27 Teamsters Local 727 members at the DuPage facility. It includes significant wage increases over the life of the contract, enhanced seniority privileges, and improved […]
The National Labor Relations Board recently ordered ABM to “cease and desist” from unlawfully: Failing and refusing to provide information to Teamsters Local 727 Administering overly broad rules that interfere with employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act, and Making unilateral changes without first notifying or bargaining with the Union Additionally, ABM was ordered […]
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.
COBRA Subsidy Available for Eligible Union Members *Updated
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law. The Act includes a six-month, federally-financed COBRA subsidy to cover the COBRA premium for eligible individuals from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. During this six-month period, the federal government will pay the full COBRA premium for each eligible individual, and the eligible […]
April General Membership Meeting Notice
In a continuing effort to keep all of our 727 members safe the April General Membership meeting will be held via Zoom (details below). April General Membership Meeting Details Date: April 25, 2021 […]
Teamsters Local 727 Resumes COVID-19 Negotiations with Keurig Dr Pepper
Nearly 5 months after their first session, Teamsters Local 727 resumed bargaining with Keurig Dr Pepper over coronavirus policies, practices, and hazard pay. The parties were scheduled to meet in December but negotiations were postponed when the company refused to let a representative for the salesmen unit sit in the negotiations. Finally, on March 16th, […]
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