Union News

Teamsters Rally in Support of LifeSource Members

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.…

ABM Parking Member Awarded Reinstatement, Two Years of Back Pay

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. Mensah began working as a…

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…

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

July 19, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact Maggie Jenkins, (847) 696-7500 Union Fighting Unfair Labor Practices, Threats to Replace Officers CHICAGO — Unfair labor practices coupled with concerns over understaffing…

Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits

Increase Follows Unanimous Vote by Delegates to the 29th International Convention International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall on July 12 announced that strike…