Union News

Local 727 Wins Arbitration Award for Osco Pharmacists

Teamsters Local No. 727 was awarded an arbitration win on behalf of the more than 500 Osco pharmacists it represents. Arbitrator Elliott H. Goldstein ordered Osco to “cease and desist…

Local 727 and Hyatt O’Hare Ratify Richest Contract in Hyatt History

After many bargaining sessions and countless hours, the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and Hyatt Regency O'Hare management reached agreement on a new contract for the hotel’s 34 union members,…

PHOTOS: Officers, Representatives Update Membership on Union Business at General Meeting, Urge Civic Activism in Light of Anti-Worker Policies

President John Coli Jr. presided as officers and representatives updated the membership on contracts, grievances, arbitrations and other union business during Teamsters Local 727’s general meeting on March 26.…

Osco Unwilling to Compromise on Uniforms

Last week, Local 727 filed a grievance due to Osco’s contract violation and past practices concerning new lab coat uniforms. During negotiations, members expressed concern over the quality and appearance…

Local 727 Fights for Passage of New Pharmacy Work Rules in Chicago

An ordinance was recently introduced by Ald. Edward Burke that mirrors the language of House Bill 2392, which calls for new pharmacy work rules. Teamsters Local 727 is determined to…