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Union News
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.
Brookfield Zoo Members Ratify New Five-Year Contract
Teamsters Local 727-represented Brookfield Zoo workers on June 1 overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new five-year contract that preserves union health care benefits for nearly 300 members.
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