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Union Begins Coca-Cola Negotiations, Trades Initial Contract Proposals

The Teamsters Local 727 Coca-Cola Bargaining Committee met with Coca-Cola representatives on October 28 to kick off new contract negotiations. Both the union and management traded initial, non-economic contract proposals.…

New Third Shift Creates Jobs, Better Working Conditions for Pepsi Members

11 New Members Set to Begin Nov. 1 at Chicago Warehouse The addition of a third shift at the PepsiCo warehouse in Chicago’s Canaryville neighborhood means more union jobs and…

Parking Members to Receive Additional Sick/Personal Day

Teamsters Local 727-represented parking members soon will receive an additional sick/personal day, per the collective bargaining agreement. According to Article 12 of the contract, full-time and part-time members under the…

Coca-Cola Forklift Operator Receives $5,000 in Back Pay

A Teamsters Local 727-represented member at Coca-Cola Niles received more than $5,000 in back pay after he was wrongfully denied workers’ compensation. Arel Cervantes, a third-shift forklift operator, requested light…

Hoffa, Coli Call on Central States to Recall Pension Cut Proposal

Leaders Send Letters to Fund's Trustees, Executive Director In a letter sent last week, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa called on the trustees of the Central States Pension Fund to…