PARATRANSIT

PHOTOS: Union Hosts 2nd Annual Barbecue for Paratransit Members

Teamsters Local 727 hosted a barbecue for First Transit Chicago members on July 26. It was one of several barbecues the Union is hosting for paratransit drivers this summer.…

Union Wins Grievance Against CDT

Teamsters Local 727 recently won a grievance against Cook-DuPage Transportation when CDT terminated a long-time employee without just cause. Through the grievance process, the union fought for and secured the…

May

Steward Profile: Dennis Wilson of MV Transportation, North Cook

“It’s like a family.” These words nicely sum up Dennis Wilson’s feelings about being a member of Teamsters Local 727. A paratransit driver for 14 years, Dennis was one of…

Local 727 Continues to Fight CDT’s Unlawful Actions

In January, Local 727 filed unfair labor practice charges against Cook-DuPage Transportation (CDT) for, among other things, the company’s violation of the settlement agreement which mandated that drivers were to…

Local 727 Wins Grievances, Secures Back Pay for Two CDT Employees

Teamsters Local 727 recently settled two grievances and secured substantial back pay for two bargaining unit employees with Cook-DuPage Transportation (CDT). One driver represented by Local 727 was put out…