Union News

During a National Crisis, Rollex Fails to Recognize its Essential Employees

At a time when normal daily activities such as taking public transportation to work, enjoying a meal break with longtime co-workers, or working side-by-side at a manufacturing plant put employees…

MV Transportation Division 422 Employees Left Out in the Cold While Others Remain Compensated

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we quickly became aware of the significant impact that it would have on those in our lives that we care the most for—our children. Day-to-day…

Park USA Makes Furloughed Teamsters Local 727 Members Whole

Teamsters Local 727 applauds the recent efforts of valet parking company, Park USA. A small privately-owned valet company based out of Elgin, IL, Park USA was the first parking company…

Important May Day Message From Teamsters Local 727 Secretary-Treasurer John Coli Jr.

On May 4, 1886, thousands of Chicago workers and Union members took to the streets in solidarity to demand a fair and safe work day. Even when the police became…

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…