CVSThe Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and CVS management continued negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Just like the last meeting between the two parties, the Union wasted no time in expressing its willingness to reach a deal. CVS, however, again delayed nearly all day in responding to the […]
The Teamsters Local 727 bargaining team and CVS management have scheduled their next meeting for Wednesday, July 26, 2017. During the last negotiating session on May 23, the federal mediator presented a supposal that would include the following provisions: 2.75% wage increase for pharmacists Retroactivity back to May 5, 2016 One-time lump sum ratification bonus […]
Teamsters Local 727 filed an unfair labor practice charge with Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board against CVS for implementing unlawful unilateral changes concerning part-time employees. After recently instituting a new time-keeping system for part-time employees, CVS, without notifying or bargaining with the union, is now requiring part-time pharmacists to clock in and […]
Updated pharmacy work rules that make working conditions more manageable for Illinois pharmacists are a step closer to becoming reality. Illinois House Bill 3462 is poised to officially pass both chambers in the Illinois State House, with no opposition, when the House reconvenes later this summer. The bill creates a task force to consider pharmacy […]
The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and CVS management continued negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The union wasted no time in expressing its willingness to reach a deal; however, CVS delayed in responding to the federal mediator’s supposal, which, if accepted by CVS, would signify huge […]
PHOTOS: Union Hosts National Express d/b/a CDT Cookout
On September 14, Teamsters Local 727 held its final paratransit cookout of the summer for National Express d/b/a CDT members. It was a fabulous turnout, as hundreds of hungry Teamsters lined up throughout the day to enjoy grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and turkey burgers before starting or upon completing their shifts. 10-year employee […]
Local 727 Helps ‘Spur’ Change at Teamsters Women’s Conference in San Antonio, Texas
Members of Teamsters Local 727 are proud participants at this year’s Teamster’s Women’s Conference being held in San Antonio, Texas. Themed “Teamster Women Spur Change,” the annual three-day conference kicked off Sunday and concludes today. Teamster men and women have had a unique opportunity to empower one another through educational workshops, speaker panels and social […]
Join Local 727 for Walk Against Breast Cancer in Park Ridge, October 14!
Teamsters Local 727 is inviting all members to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Park Ridge, IL. The approximately five-mile walk is taking place on Saturday, October 14th, beginning at 9 a.m. at Hodges Park – 101 S. Courtland Avenue. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. As a […]
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