Month: October 2015

Local 727 Distributes Strong Economics Proposal As Coca-Cola Negotiations Continue

Local 727 Distributes Strong Economics Proposal As Coca-Cola Negotiations Continue

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee submitted a strong economics proposal on October 30 as contract negotiations continued with Coca-Cola. Local 727 is seeking wage increases for all members, including…

Union Works Swiftly to Secure First Contract at Standard Coffee

Union Works Swiftly to Secure First Contract at Standard Coffee

Members Ratify Agreement with Bonuses, Raises, Job Protections After only three negotiation meetings with management, Teamsters Local 727 representatives have secured an agreement on a strong first contract for Standard Coffee…

Union Begins Coca-Cola Negotiations, Trades Initial Contract Proposals

Union Begins Coca-Cola Negotiations, Trades Initial Contract Proposals

The Teamsters Local 727 Coca-Cola Bargaining Committee met with Coca-Cola representatives on October 28 to kick off new contract negotiations. Both the union and management traded initial, non-economic contract proposals.…

New Third Shift Creates Jobs, Better Working Conditions for Pepsi Members

New Third Shift Creates Jobs, Better Working Conditions for Pepsi Members

11 New Members Set to Begin Nov. 1 at Chicago Warehouse The addition of a third shift at the PepsiCo warehouse in Chicago’s Canaryville neighborhood means more union jobs and…

Parking Members to Receive Additional Sick/Personal Day

Parking Members to Receive Additional Sick/Personal Day

Teamsters Local 727-represented parking members soon will receive an additional sick/personal day, per the collective bargaining agreement. According to Article 12 of the contract, full-time and part-time members under the…