Teamsters Local 727

TOP LOCAL 727 NEWS

At September Meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Coli Announces Union Victories and the Benefit Fund Office’s Plan to Open a Health Care Clinic for Eligible Membership in 2022

Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. updated Local 727 membership on contracts, grievances, arbitrations, and other union business during an outdoor meeting held on September 26, 2021. This was the first in-person general membership meeting since February 2020; over the past year and a half general membership meetings have been held via Zoom in accordancewith COVID-19 restrictions. […]

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Local 727 Charitable Fund 2021 Event a Great Success

The Local 727 Charitable Fund would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their attendance and overwhelming support at the 2021 fundraising event. The event took place on Saturday, September 11th at the Hawthorne OTB & Pointsbet Sportsbook in Crestwood, IL. Approximately 150 Local 727 members, retirees, and their families attended the event, […]

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More Bad Faith Behavior from Keurig Dr Pepper

More than 2 years after the salesmen at Keurig Dr Pepper (“KDP”) democratically voted to be represented by Teamsters Local 727, management is still aggressively fighting their employees’ rights under the National Relations Labor Act. Shockingly, the company signed a settlement from Region 13 that included rescinding all unilateral changes KDP made to holiday scheduling, […]

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10 Roads Express’ Insulting Contract Proposals and Violations of Labor Law Earn It a Top Spot On Teamsters Local 727’s “Employer Wall of Shame”

For Immediate Release Contact: Tommy Wilcox (847) 696-7500 July 30, 2021 (CHICAGO) – 10 Roads Express (formerly Eagle Express) drivers work tirelessly to ensure the timely and efficient distribution of postal products. These drivers move the mail in semi-trucks between distribution centers seven days a week, often to neighboring states, in all weather conditions. Following […]

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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 […]

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OTHER RECENT UNION NEWS

Steward Spotlight: Madison Partida Nischan Service Corporation International (SCI)

teamsters727 | October 5, 2021

Local 727 is excited to introduce our newest Steward – Funeral Director Embalmer Madison Partida Nischan. Madison is part of the Service Corporation International (SCI) bargaining unit and it is notable that this is the first steward the group has had in eight years. Madison works out of Drake and Sons Funeral Home on the north […]

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 727 BROTHERS & SISTERS BY WATCHING THE SHOWS AND FILMS LISTED BELOW

teamsters727 | October 4, 2021

Teamsters Local 727 members have worked hard across Chicago helping to make these Chicago-based series and films. Show your support by tuning in or streaming these shows and movies now. Successful productions mean more work for our fellow Teamsters for years to come. AIRING NOW Chicago Med, Wednesdays on NBC Chicago Fire, Wednesdays on NBC Chicago PD […]

Chicago Sun-Times Highlights Longtime Union Funeral Home Matriarch

teamsters727 | August 26, 2021

The Chicago Sun-Times recently published an article on its website announcing the unfortunate passing of Margaret “Peggy” Cooney. Peggy helped operate Cooney Funeral Home, a longtime 727 represented funeral home.

Reminder: 2021 Teamsters Local 727 Charitable Fund Event To Be Held September 11, 2021

teamsters727 | August 19, 2021

Date: September 11, 2021Time: 1pm – 5pmPlace: Club Hawthorne OTB/Pointsbet Sportsbook13148 Rivercrest Dr, Crestwood, IL 60445Cost: $20 per ticket for 727 Members, FamilyMembers & 727 Retirees (Kids under 18are FREE)$40 per ticket for Non 727 MembersTicket 4 Hour Open Bar, Buffet and Ice Cream BarIncludes: Entertainment for kids: Face Painter, Balloon Animals and a Magician […]

2021 Teamsters Local 727 Charitable Fund Event To Be Held September 11, 2021

teamsters727 | August 5, 2021

Interested in attending or sponsoring the Teamsters Local 727 Annual Charitable Fund Event? Click here for details on tickets and sponsorships. We hope to see you there!

TOP LOCAL 727 NEWS

At September Meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Coli Announces Union Victories and the Benefit Fund Office’s Plan to Open a Health Care Clinic for Eligible Membership in 2022

Local 727 Charitable Fund 2021 Event a Great Success

More Bad Faith Behavior from Keurig Dr Pepper

10 Roads Express’ Insulting Contract Proposals and Violations of Labor Law Earn It a Top Spot On Teamsters Local 727’s “Employer Wall of Shame”

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

OTHER RECENT UNION NEWS

Steward Spotlight: Madison Partida Nischan Service Corporation International (SCI)

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 727 BROTHERS & SISTERS BY WATCHING THE SHOWS AND FILMS LISTED BELOW

Chicago Sun-Times Highlights Longtime Union Funeral Home Matriarch

Reminder: 2021 Teamsters Local 727 Charitable Fund Event To Be Held September 11, 2021

2021 Teamsters Local 727 Charitable Fund Event To Be Held September 11, 2021

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