If it wasn’t clear by now, a battle has been brewing behind the scenes at the Chicago Zoological Society (“CSZ” or “the Zoo”). Most recently, the Zoo sent out a […]
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CVS Management Threatens Teamster Pharmacists During Bargaining, Union to File Unfair Labor Practice Charges
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.
Security and Fire Safety Officer Understaffing Could Lead to Labor Dispute at Navy Pier
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.
Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits
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.
Pepsi Membership Ratifies New Four-Year Contract
Pepsi members voted by a 3-to-2 margin to ratify a new four-year contract, which includes wage increases, merged language, improved health care and more stringent job protections for over 600 workers.
Steward Spotlight: CDT Customer Service Rep Janice Roberts
When Local 727 steward Janice Roberts began working at CDT in 2006, she thought it would be a short stop on her post-retirement road. “I planned to be here two years and I’ve stayed 10,” Roberts said with a laugh.
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