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PHARMACY
Teamsters, CVS Pharmacists Fighting to Ensure ‘Safety and Sanctity of Pharmacy Profession’
Since Teamsters Local 727 representatives began informing the public of the safety risks associated with CVS management’s mistreatment of overworked and understaffed Chicago-area pharmacists, the union has received an outpouring of support from pharmacists and CVS customers from across the country.
Osco Again Stonewalls Local 727 Bargaining Committee
After some initial, incremental progress on the second day of federal mediation, Osco management reverted to its practice of stonewalling the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee by refusing to make any meaningful movement Friday.
Mediation Resumes Today; Osco Still Refusing to Address Pharmacists’ Concerns
With mediation set to resume today, the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee is still waiting for Osco management to make reasonable movement in order to reach a fair agreement before the contract extension for about 500 Chicago-area pharmacists expires at midnight.
‘There’s No Respect for the Profession’: No Progress Made After First Full Day of Osco Mediation
After spending 12 hours in federal mediation Wednesday, the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee is no closer to reaching a fair agreement with Osco management on a new contract for about 500 Chicago-area pharmacists.
Local 727 Bargaining Committee, Osco Management Set to Begin Mediation
The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and Osco management will enter federal mediation Wednesday, May 18, after the company agreed to the union’s offer to extend the pharmacists’ contract until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 20.
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