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Teamsters Rally in Support of LifeSource Members

Teamsters Rally in Support of LifeSource Members

| July 22, 2016

Dozens of Teamsters from across the Chicago area on July 22 rallied in Rosemont in support of Local 727-represented LifeSource drivers and MUAs, who are seeking a fair new contract.

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ABM Parking Member Awarded Reinstatement, Two Years of Back Pay

| July 22, 2016

Two years after his wrongful termination by ABM Parking, Teamsters Local 727 member Samuel Mensah has been awarded reinstatement with full back pay and benefits.

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CVS Management Threatens Teamster Pharmacists During Bargaining, Union to File Unfair Labor Practice Charges

| July 21, 2016

Representatives of CVS threatened “to do things that would be to the detriment of pharmacists” after Teamsters Local 727 would not agree to the company’s regressive proposals during contract negotiations on Thursday, July 21.

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Security and Fire Safety Officer Understaffing Could Lead to Labor Dispute at Navy Pier

Security and Fire Safety Officer Understaffing Could Lead to Labor Dispute at Navy Pier

| July 19, 2016

Unfair labor practices coupled with concerns over understaffing and job security for 160 fire safety and security officers could lead to a labor dispute at Navy Pier.

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Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits

Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits

| July 13, 2016

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall on July 12 announced that strike benefit increases approved by delegates to the 29th International Convention became effective on July 1.

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