Archive for April, 2016

CVS Holds Position to Cut Benefits, Diminish Pharmacists’ Rights

CVS Holds Position to Cut Benefits, Diminish Pharmacists’ Rights

| April 7, 2016

CVS management made no movement from its unreasonable proposals during the second negotiation meeting with the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee on April 7.

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Union Continues Fight Against Coca-Cola’s Unjust Health Insurance Costs

Union Continues Fight Against Coca-Cola’s Unjust Health Insurance Costs

| April 6, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 is taking its fight against Coca-Cola Refreshments to the next level because the company refuses to admit wrongdoing after charging employees higher insurance premiums than those explicitly set forth in the new collective bargaining agreement.

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PHOTOS: Unpredictable Weather Challenges Hawthorne Members

PHOTOS: Unpredictable Weather Challenges Hawthorne Members

| April 5, 2016

While Chicago’s bizarre spring weather has had people scratching their heads, the Teamsters Local 727 members who work at Hawthorne Racecourse aren’t in the least bit surprised.

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Local 727 Osco Bargaining Committee Prepares for Contract Negotiations

Local 727 Osco Bargaining Committee Prepares for Contract Negotiations

| April 5, 2016

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee came together April 4 to prepare for contract negotiations with Osco management, which are set to begin April 12.

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