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Union Urges SCI to Narrow Focus to Most Important Issues

| June 27, 2016

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee made it clear during negotiations with SCI management last week that narrowing the focus of bargaining is the only way to make real progress on a new contract for funeral directors, embalmers and drivers.

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Union Wins Grievances, Schedules Arbitrations Against CDT

Union Wins Grievances, Schedules Arbitrations Against CDT

| June 24, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives recently won several grievances against Cook DuPage Transportation management and have numerous others slated for arbitration.

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Negotiations Resume for Members at SCI/Alderwoods Funeral Homes

| June 24, 2016

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and SCI d/b/a Alderwoods management met for several hours on June 23, the first time the parties have been at the bargaining table in more than a year.

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Pepsi Teamsters Bargaining Committee Recommends Contract; Mail Ballots Sent This Week

Pepsi Teamsters Bargaining Committee Recommends Contract; Mail Ballots Sent This Week

| June 22, 2016

Pepsi members at four Chicago-area facilities have the opportunity to vote on a new four-year contract, which the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee recommends for ratification.

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Osco Pharmacists: Get the Facts About the Company’s Contract Offer

| June 22, 2016

Osco management has been distributing a summary of its contract offer to pharmacists. But the company’s handout does not tell the whole story. “No matter how the company tries to dress up its proposal, the truth is that they haven’t listened to pharmacists and they don’t care about what matters most to you,” said John T. Coli, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 727.

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