May Day Chicago

Daily Herald Story: “Layoff notices to Arlington Park employees say ‘facility is being permanently closed.”

Click here to read the Daily Herald’s article about recent news from Arlington Park. Members with questions should reach out to Business Agent Nicholas Micaletti at (847) 696-7500. Nothing in this article should be read as the union’s waiver of any legal argument, position or grievance(s), or as a waiver of any rights, arguments, or […]

Independence Day Brings a New Contract to Hyatt Place Shuttle Drivers

After nearly a year of negotiations, Hyatt Place Chicago O’Hare shuttle drivers have something to celebrate. As a reminder, this employer heartlessly furloughed all drivers shortly after they were informed of their employee’s democratic and free choice to be represented by the Union. Hyatt Place was ordered to backpay drivers and reinstate them. A copy […]

Local 727 Members Help Chicago Parking Meters Earn $500 Million in Profit

With the help of the nearly one hundred Local 727 bargaining unit members who work as Meter Operators, Meter Enforcement Agents, General Meter Maintenance Technicians, and in the Closure Department for operators LAZ Meters, LLC and Lincoln Security, respectively, the parking meter operation in Chicago has been a huge success. Chicago Parking Meters, the private […]