Archive for December, 2015

Chicago-Area Coca-Cola Refreshments Workers to Unite at Rally
Hundreds of Coca-Cola Refreshments workers will rally in solidarity and in continued support of their unfair labor practice strike on Monday, Dec. 14, in Niles, Ill.

Local 727 Wins Fight Against Osco’s Holiday Scheduling Contract Violations
Teamsters Local 727 won a grievance to ensure Osco pharmacists no longer will have their contractual rights violated when it comes to holiday scheduling.

Download Free Mobile App to Locate Nearby Parking Garages
A new free mobile app allows users to find nearby parking garages and lots in the Chicago area. The Parking Industry Labor Management Committee created the Chicago Parking Map app, which is now available to download for iOS and Android devices.

PHOTOS: Funeral Members Gain Knowledge at Union’s CE Seminar
About 60 funeral directors and embalmers took part in Teamsters Local 727’s continuing education seminar on Dec. 2 at the union’s meeting hall in Park Ridge.

Reyes/Great Lakes Coca-Cola Outside Workers Reject Contract Offer
Outside workers at Reyes/Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution rejected the company’s four-year contract offer while inside workers overwhelmingly voted to ratify their new contract on Sunday, Dec. 6.
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