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Local 727 Achieves Huge Win on Day One of Contract Negotiations with GLCCD

The Teamsters Local 727 bargaining committee and representatives of Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of Reyes Holdings, have opened negotiations for new collective bargaining agreements covering inside and outside workers, as well as GLCCD employees currently working under the former Coca-Cola Refreshments contract.  Bargaining began today at the Oakbrook Hilton Resort as a […]

Local 727 Soda Drivers Featured in NBC 5’s Secrets of the Trade

Recognized some familiar faces on t.v. last night? Six Teamsters Local 727 members employed as soda delivery drivers recently sat down with NBC 5 investigative journalist Chris Coffey to discuss the challenges they face each day on the job. Dr Pepper delivery drivers Jeremy Yancey, Ray Kwasniewski, and Matt Dixon joined fellow Local 727 Brothers […]

GLCCD Proposal to Remedy 2+ Year Attendance Policy Dispute

Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution, Inc. requested a meeting to discuss Teamsters Local 727’s unfair labor practice charge against the Company regarding sick days.  The parties met on Friday, February 8th and Local 727 was surprised by GLCCD’s sudden proposal to remedy the sick day grievance. GLCCD presented a proposal which includes five sick days for […]