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Local 727 Negotiates Settlement to Reinstate Laid Off CVS Pharmacists

| April 13, 2017

After bringing CVS to the brink of an arbitration hearing, Teamsters Local 727 negotiated a settlement to reinstate 12 pharmacists who had been laid off in March as a result […]

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Local 727 Fights for Passage of New Pharmacy Work Rules in Chicago

| March 15, 2017

An ordinance was recently introduced by Ald. Edward Burke that mirrors the language of House Bill 2392, which calls for new pharmacy work rules. Teamsters Local 727 is determined to […]

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Local 727 Fights for Better Pharmacy Standards, Working Conditions

Local 727 Fights for Better Pharmacy Standards, Working Conditions

| January 17, 2017

Teamsters Local 727 last year met with Illinois state representatives and prepared proposals for new legislation aimed at addressing the concerns of Teamster-represented Osco and CVS pharmacists.

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Union Still Fighting Against CVS Management’s Denial of Baby Bonding Time

| September 16, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 is still fighting against CVS management’s wrongful denial of baby bonding time. Earlier this year, three CVS members were promised time off for baby bonding by CVS management as part of the company’s policy. Management then rescinded its promises, saying the pharmacists were not eligible because they are union members.

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CVS Finally Agrees to Enter Federal Mediation

CVS Finally Agrees to Enter Federal Mediation

| August 15, 2016

After three weeks of ignoring the union, CVS management has finally responded to Teamsters Local 727’s request to enter federal mediation. The first mediation meeting is scheduled for Sept. 22.

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