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

Local 727’s Swift Action Results in Reinstatement of Displaced Edward Hotel Workers

Members Return to Work with Full Back-Pay and Union Benefits Five Edward Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn Express O’Hare Rosemont) shuttle bus drivers have returned to work after being unjustly laid off because of an alleged hotel transportation department temporary service elimination. Immediately upon learning of the alleged service elimination, Teamsters Local 727 requested bargaining and […]

teamsters727 | August 16, 2017

PHOTOS: Union Hosts Barbecue for MV Transportation Chicago, Division 135

Teamsters Local 727 hosted a barbecue for MV Transportation Chicago, Division 135 members on August 10. Many members stopped by the Local 727 barbecue tent to enjoy the grilled fare. Rita Hearns said, “This is my first day on the job and look what I came to – a wonderful welcoming. I’m glad I […]

teamsters727 | August 11, 2017

Hinckley Springs Inside Workers Ratify New 5-Year Contract

Teamsters Local 727 and Hinckley Springs recently ratified a new five-year contract that guarantees a 2% wage increase each year beginning in 2018. The Union was successful in negotiating a five-year deal despite the company’s preference for a three-year deal. Employees will also receive a $1,000 bonus in the first full pay period after execution […]

teamsters727 | August 9, 2017