2018 – Page 25 – Teamsters Local 727

Union Endorsements for March 20 Illinois Primary Election

The 2018 midterm elections are upon us and Teamsters Local 727 encourages all its members to get out and vote. Early voting for the Illinois primary election begins as soon…

Union Pushes Back Against GLCCD and Prepares to Fight in 13 Upcoming Arbitrations

Currently, Teamsters Local 727 has 13 arbitrations pending against Great Lakes Coca Cola Distribution. Many of the arbitration cases are over unjust discipline and in at least one of the…

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for scholarship awards for the 2018 college freshman class in two categories. This year, the Fund decided to have…

Regional NLRB Finds Merit with Union’s Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against CDT

Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board has found merit with Teamsters Local 727’s unfair labor practice charge against Cook-DuPage Transportation. The ULP charge stems from the Company’s refusal…

Union Settles Grievance, Removes Discipline and Restores Pay for CDT Part-Time Customer Service Reps

Cook-DuPage Transportation did not give sick/personal days for part-time customer service employees in violation of the collective bargaining agreement. As a result of CDT’s contract violation, members were unjustly disciplined…