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As the race for a COVID-19 vaccine continues, Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated last week that pharmacists will be able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to children and adults once a vaccine becomes available. According to Redfield, “pharmacies will continue to be an important component […]
In an article published earlier this month, the New York Times described dangerous workplace conditions found in multiple CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) locations in Oklahoma that sound all too familiar to workplace conditions described by CVS pharmacists represented by Teamsters Local 727 in the Chicagoland area; conditions that representatives of Local 727 have been bringing to […]
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 […]
February General Membership Meeting Notice
In a continuing effort to keep all of our 727 members safe the February General Membership meeting will be held via Zoom (details below). December General Membership Meeting Details Date: February 28, 2021 […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Now Available for Essential Workers in Illinois
As of January 25th, essential frontline workers and residents over the age of 65 are eligible to schedule appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at participating locations. Click here for a list of locations currently taking appointments. Illinois has identified the following as eligible individuals under the 1b Phase of the vaccination: Age 65+ First […]
LAZ Parking Inexplicably Spreads Lies as Fallout from COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
Nearly a year after LAZ Parking unceremoniously and illegally furloughed hundreds of parking employees with barely a day’s notice and without giving prior notice to, or bargaining with, the Union, the Company continues to add insult to injury by spreading an outrageous lie to both Union membership and its parking clients. According to LAZ representatives, LAZ […]
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