Union News

School Supplies Donation Drive

Joint Council 25 Women’s Committee and the Teamsters National Black Caucus - Chicago Chapter will be partnering to help children be successful in the upcoming school year. Members will be…

Illinois Labor Society Walking Tour

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…