Currently, Teamsters Local 727 has 13 arbitrations pending against Great Lakes Coca Cola Distribution. Many of the arbitration cases are over unjust discipline and in at least one of the cases, GLCCD failed to provide a written warning to the employee within 10 working days following the Company’s knowledge of the alleged employee violation. When […]
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for scholarship awards for the 2018 college freshman class in two categories. This year, the Fund decided to have International Scholarship and Tuition Service (ISTS) administer the academic and vocational program awards for the Fund. ISTS is an experienced administrator for college scholarship funds […]
Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board has found merit with Teamsters Local 727’s unfair labor practice charge against Cook-DuPage Transportation. The ULP charge stems from the Company’s refusal to provide information to the Union. CDT is required to post a notice to employees in the driver and dispatcher break rooms for 60 days, […]
Cook-DuPage Transportation did not give sick/personal days for part-time customer service employees in violation of the collective bargaining agreement. As a result of CDT’s contract violation, members were unjustly disciplined for absences and not paid for absences up to five days during 2017. Local 727 immediately contested CDT’s actions, filed a grievance, and is happy […]
William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Each year, the Chicago Federation of Labor awards 10 scholarships to high school seniors, valued at $2,000 each. The funds may be used at any accredited college or university in the United States. Completed applications must be received by the CFL by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. The […]
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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