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.
Keurig Dr Pepper Begins Negotiations With An Insulting and Tone-deaf Concessionary Proposal
Earlier this week, the Teamsters Local 727 bargaining committee met with Keurig Dr Pepper to begin negotiations for a successor agreement for the inside members. The Teamsters bargaining committee had representatives from the inside, outside, and sales units to make clear to the company that, despite the company’s best efforts to separate them, members are […]
January General Membership Meeting Notice
In an effort to keep all of our 727 members safe the January General Membership meeting will be held via Zoom (details below). January General Membership Meeting Details Date: January 23, 2022 […]
November General Membership Meeting Notice
In an effort to keep all of our 727 members safe the November General Membership meeting will be held via Zoom (details below). October General Membership Meeting Details Date: November 21, 2021 […]
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