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PARATRANSIT
Steward Spotlight: CDT Customer Service Rep Janice Roberts
When Local 727 steward Janice Roberts began working at CDT in 2006, she thought it would be a short stop on her post-retirement road. “I planned to be here two years and I’ve stayed 10,” Roberts said with a laugh.
Paratransit Drivers Return to Work Following Union’s Grievance Wins
Two paratransit drivers recently returned to work after Teamsters Local 727 fought against their wrongful terminations.
Paratransit Members Encouraged to Attend IBT Regional Meeting
All Teamsters Local 727 paratransit members are encouraged to attend the Teamsters School Bus & Transit Central Region Meeting March 11-13 at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel in Rosemont, Ill.
First Transit DuPage Drivers Stand Strong for Contract
Teamsters Local 727-represented paratransit drivers at First Transit DuPage on Jan. 26 ratified a new contract that includes wage increases, job protections and many other economic and non-economic improvements.
Steward Spotlight: First Transit Chicago’s Corey Wright
Hours before the sun comes up, Teamsters Local 727 steward Corey Wright is already on the road. The First Transit Chicago Pace paratransit driver’s route begins at 4:40 a.m. each day.
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