Month: March 2017

PHOTOS: Officers, Representatives Update Membership on Union Business at General Meeting, Urge Civic Activism in Light of Anti-Worker Policies

PHOTOS: Officers, Representatives Update Membership on Union Business at General Meeting, Urge Civic Activism in Light of Anti-Worker Policies

President John Coli Jr. presided as officers and representatives updated the membership on contracts, grievances, arbitrations and other union business during Teamsters Local 727’s general meeting on March 26.…

Local 727 Continues to Stand Firm on Remaining Outstanding Issues in Contract Negotiations with SCI

Local 727 Continues to Stand Firm on Remaining Outstanding Issues in Contract Negotiations with SCI

Representatives of Local 727 and Service Corporation International engaged in another round of negotiations for a successor agreement to the collective bargaining agreement, which expired June 30, 2016. Union representatives…

Osco Unwilling to Compromise on Uniforms

Osco Unwilling to Compromise on Uniforms

Last week, Local 727 filed a grievance due to Osco’s contract violation and past practices concerning new lab coat uniforms. During negotiations, members expressed concern over the quality and appearance…

Local 727 Fights for Passage of New Pharmacy Work Rules in Chicago

Local 727 Fights for Passage of New Pharmacy Work Rules in Chicago

An ordinance was recently introduced by Ald. Edward Burke that mirrors the language of House Bill 2392, which calls for new pharmacy work rules. Teamsters Local 727 is determined to…

Union Settles Grievance for Great Lakes Coca-Cola Seniority Rights

Union Settles Grievance for Great Lakes Coca-Cola Seniority Rights

Teamsters Local 727 representatives recently resolved a grievance for part-time Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution members who were being denied their seniority privileges. The grievance was originally filed in July 2016…