Month: March 2016

Local 727 Pepsi Bargaining Committee Finalizes Preparations; Negotiations Set to Begin March 22

Local 727 Pepsi Bargaining Committee Finalizes Preparations; Negotiations Set to Begin March 22

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee has finalized its preparations for contract negotiations with Pepsi management, which are set to begin March 22. The Local 727 Bargaining Committee — composed…

Teamster-Backed Candidates Take Major Primaries in Illinois

Teamster-Backed Candidates Take Major Primaries in Illinois

Joint Council 25 Puts Boots on the Ground to Win in Statewide Races Twenty-one labor-friendly legislators and candidates endorsed by Teamsters Joint Council 25 prevailed in Illinois’ General Primary Election…

CVS Member’s Family Benefits from ‘Amazing’ Educational Assistance

CVS Member’s Family Benefits from ‘Amazing’ Educational Assistance

18-Year Teamster Applauds Local 727 Benefit Funds The rising cost of education is a concern across the nation — a fact that is not lost on CVS pharmacist Rose Hillmara.…

Hard-Won Benefits for Coca-Cola Refreshments Members Rolling Out Soon

Hard-Won Benefits for Coca-Cola Refreshments Members Rolling Out Soon

Workers Can Learn About Benefits During Meetings Next Week Teamsters Local 727-represented Coca-Cola Refreshments members next week will have opportunities to learn about their new health insurance and 401(k) benefits,…

Hundreds of Jewel Warehouse Workers, Drivers Ratify Contracts

Hundreds of Jewel Warehouse Workers, Drivers Ratify Contracts

Local 710 Members Unite to Secure Strong Seniority Rights, Wage Increases Nearly 900 Jewel warehouse workers and drivers in the Chicagoland area decisively ratified new five-year contracts on March 6…