CVS
Four years into a contract negotiation hindered by CVS’s delay tactics, bad faith bargaining, direct dealing, interrogation, and anti-union sentiment, several members of CVS’ Labor Relations department recently contacted Local 727 and asked “how can we fix this adversarial relationship?” The Union answered in simple terms – “negotiate.” CVS employees Jean Frazier (Vice President, Labor Relations), […]
Three CVS pharmacies in the Chicagoland area represented by Teamsters Local 727 are slated to begin administering COVID-19 tests in early June, further highlighting how pharmacists continue to be essential frontline workers in the fight against the pandemic. Upon receiving notice of CVS’ proposed testing initiative, Local 727 was quick to demand that CVS bargain with […]
Today, the Chicago Sun Times released an article which includes excepts from an interview with Teamsters Local 727 Union Steward, Michael Trnka. A full link to the article and excerpts can be found below. “Michael Trnka, a Jewel-Osco pharmacist, said that while he and others in his industry continue to show up for work, “not […]
Teamsters Local 727 and representatives of retail pharmacy giant CVS (NYSE: CVS) returned to the bargaining table on Thursday, January 30, marking the first time in over a year that the parties met to continue negotiating a successor collective bargaining agreement for CVS pharmacists. The meeting was scheduled as a result of the Union’s recent […]
Local 727 invites all union members to join CVS Pharmacists for a Day of Strength!
Jewel-Osco Violates Federal Labor For Anti-Union Practice
On June 19th, the National Labor Relation Board issued a complaint against Jewel Osco, a subsidiary of Albertsons, after the Region found merit with the Unfair Labor Practice Charge filed by Local 727 over Osco’s blatant violation of the National Labor Relations Act. The Complaint states that Osco violated federal labor law by “interfering with, […]
Tribune Engages in Bad Faith and Regressive Effects Bargaining Over Proposed Lay-Offs
After weeks of bargaining in bad faith, failing to make substantive movement from its initial lay-off proposal, giving the Union unreasonable and arbitrary response deadlines and unlawfully threatening the Union with a “take it or leave it” approach, the Chicago Tribune unilaterally implemented a regressive proposal to lay-off the two least senior drivers in the […]
727 Demands Bargaining Over Great Lakes Coca-Cola’s Unjust Wellness Policy
After taking away hazard pay weeks before the state even considered removing the stay-at-home order and having more confirmed COVID-19 cases than any other employer with members represented by Teamsters Local 727, Great Lakes Coca-Cola contacted the Union to talk about new safety measures. Currently, the Company allegedly requires all employees to social distant, frequently […]
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