Union News
Longtime Local 727 Member Howard Switalla Volunteers to Assist in New York during Coronavirus Pandemic
Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes wear a suit and tie and went to mortuary school. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge through the United States, Chicagoland area […]
Teamster 727 Jewel-Osco Steward Ciprian Gorgan Highlights Union’s Fight For Betting Working Conditions in Recent Tribune Article
Ciprian Gorgan has been a pharmacist at Jewel-Osco for nearly 14 years and is currently a Union Steward who serves on the Union bargaining committee. Gorgan’s leadership and Union pride […]
727 Purchases Thousands of Cloth Masks for Distribution to Members Working During the Pandemic
On March 21, Governor Pritzker mandated a “shelter in place” order that outlined the specific employees who were deemed “essential” and could leave their homes to go to work. Many […]
LAZ PARKING CHICAGO TURNS ITS BACK ON EMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
LAZ Parking loves to pat themselves on the back for allegedly helping their employees navigate the stressful financial difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; but what have they really done […]
April Membership Meeting Cancellation Notice
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is with a heavy heart that I announce that the Executive Board has made the thoughtful and difficult decision to cancel the April General Membership […]
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