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Local 727 to Fairly Recalculate Commissioned Beverage Members’ Dues Rates

| January 22, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 has begun the process of fairly recalculating union dues rates for commissioned beverage members based on their 2015 earnings. “Routes change and the economy fluctuates, so this is the only way to ensure fairness for our members,” said John Coli Jr., President of Local 727.

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Local 727 Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Coca-Cola Contract

Local 727 Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Coca-Cola Contract

| January 10, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 members voted by a 17-to-1 margin on Sunday, Jan. 10, to overwhelmingly ratify a new three-year contract with Coca-Cola Refreshments in Niles and Alsip, Ill.

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Summary of Coca-Cola Refreshments Tentative Agreement

| January 5, 2016

Following a 27-day unfair labor practice strike, Teamsters Local 727 reached tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with Coca-Cola Refreshments on Tuesday, December 29. Upon ratification, the agreement will cover all 319 production and warehouse workers and transport drivers in Niles and Alsip.

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Coca-Cola Refreshments Contract Vote Set for Jan. 10

| January 2, 2016

A contract vote for Coca-Cola Refreshments workers (Niles and Alsip locations) will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016.

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Strike Ends As Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement With Coca-Cola

Strike Ends As Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement With Coca-Cola

| December 29, 2015

Local 727 secures management health plan for workers, raises and retroactivity to end 27-day unfair labor practice strike.

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