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.
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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