SCHOLARSHIPS

Funeral Member’s Son Earns Chicago Federation of Labor Scholarship

teamsters727 | June 10, 2016

Michael Tiernan, son of Teamsters Local 727 funeral member Brian Tiernan, has earned a $2,000 Chicago Federation of Labor William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship.

Apply for Chicago Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarships

teamsters727 | May 23, 2016

The Chicago Teamsters Hispanic Caucus will be awarding $5,000 in scholarships for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.

Apply Now for Teamster Essay Contest Scholarships

teamsters727 | April 20, 2016

Children of Teamster members have until June 15, 2016, to enter the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Essay Contest, which gives higher-education students the opportunity to win one of 200 awards worth $1,000.

TNBC Chicago Scholarship Applications Available

teamsters727 | January 26, 2016

Applications are being accepted now for scholarships offered through the Chicago Chapter of the Teamsters National Black Caucus. Scholarships are available to all dependent children of any member in good standing of the TNBC Chicago Chapter. Applications are being accepted until April 9, 2016.

Chicago Federation of Labor Scholarship Applications Available

teamsters727 | January 5, 2016

Children of active Illinois Teamsters are encouraged to apply for the Chicago Federation of Labor’s 2016 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships. Applications are now available, and the deadline for submissions is March 1, 2016.

TOP LOCAL 727 NEWS

Stewards Spotlight: Lisa McAuliffe and Carrie Sapienza of the Chicago Zoological Society

Long-time Teamsters Local 727 members and 25-year Chicago Zoological Society employees Lisa McAuliffe and Carrie Sapienza are integral to the Chicago Zoological Society’s successful operations. As stewards, they also are the keen eyes and ears of Local 727 on the job. “I see my job as steward as a helper and as someone who works […]

teamsters727 | October 18, 2017

Local 727 Stands Strong in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Braving wet and windy weather, members of Teamsters Local 727, along with families and friends, walked in Park Ridge on Saturday, October 14 to join in solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. “Cancer survivors and those suffering with this horrible disease need to know that we care about them and that we’re honored to […]

teamsters727 | October 16, 2017

Local 727 Applauds Repeal of Job-Killing Beverage Tax

Teamsters Local 727 applauds the repeal of the Cook County Beverage Tax Ordinance today by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. The repeal, which goes into effect December 1, means that working families will no longer be required to pay an exorbitant amount of money for soft drinks, fruit juices and other beverages. It also […]

teamsters727 | October 11, 2017