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Illinois Labor Society Walking Tour

Illinois Labor Society Walking Tour

| June 13, 2017

Tour of The Historic Pullman District Joint Council 25 Women’s Committee will be hosting a walking tour of the Historic Pullman District on Saturday July 8, 2017. The tour begins […]

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SMG Won’t Budge on Severance Pay, Health Care Benefits for Laid Off Workers at McCormick Place

| June 13, 2017

BARGAINING UPDATE Teamsters Local 727 met recently with SMG management for effects bargaining from the lay-off of 32 security officers at McCormick Place. The company has refused to discuss any […]

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SMG Lays Off Security, Fire and Safety Officers at McCormick Place Behind Union’s Back

SMG Lays Off Security, Fire and Safety Officers at McCormick Place Behind Union’s Back

| June 7, 2017

Without reaching an agreement with Teamsters Local 727, SMG laid off its security, fire and safety officers that Local 727 represents at McCormick Place, the international trade show venue in […]

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Local 727 and Fleischmann’s Vinegar Unanimously Ratify Richest Contract in Fleischmann’s History

Local 727 and Fleischmann’s Vinegar Unanimously Ratify Richest Contract in Fleischmann’s History

| June 2, 2017

First 727 Contract with Paid Paternity Leave The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and Fleischmann’s Vinegar management reached unanimous agreement on a new five-year contract for warehouse employees. Members will […]

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Allied Security Guard Hit by Vehicle at Navy Pier as Veteran Officers Kept on Strike

| May 31, 2017

A less qualified security guard used by Allied Universal in place of veteran officers at Navy Pier was struck by a vehicle while attempting to direct traffic at the major […]

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