Union News

“Why I Wear Red:” A Message from John Coli Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 727

The Teamsters Local 727 office staff and I are all wearing red today in support of the fight for pay equity. Today, April 10th, Equal Pay Day, is symbolic for…

Wear Red on Equal Pay Day to Show Your Support for Pay Equity

Equal Pay Day will be observed nationwide on Tuesday, April 10th. This April date is symbolic for how many days into the new year an average American woman has to…

Local 727 Volunteers for John Fritchey on Illinois Primary Day

On Tuesday, March 20th, nearly 40 representatives and members of Teamsters Local 727 braved cold and windy conditions to support the re-election of John Fritchey to the Cook County Board…

Save the Date: Teamsters Local 142 Blood Drive – Saturday, April 21

Local 727 Wins Election for 47 University of Chicago Shuttle Bus Drivers

With 100% of participants voting ‘yes’ for union representation, University of Chicago shuttle bus drivers employed by First Transit have overwhelmingly chosen to be represented by Teamsters Local 727. Local…