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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Union Bargaining Committee Demands More Tech Help, Overlap and Focused Job Duties as Negotiations with Osco Begin
The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee presented a comprehensive contract proposal based on pharmacists’ demands as negotiations with Osco management opened April 12. The union proposals are aimed at increasing pharmacy technician support, guaranteeing overlap and eliminating superfluous tasks that take away from their primary job duties while compromising patient safety.
PHOTOS: Unpredictable Weather Challenges Hawthorne Members
While Chicago’s bizarre spring weather has had people scratching their heads, the Teamsters Local 727 members who work at Hawthorne Racecourse aren’t in the least bit surprised.
Coca-Cola Refreshments Violates Contract By Increasing Employee Health Care Premiums
Teamsters Local 727 is vehemently fighting Coca-Cola Refreshments’ attempts to charge employees higher insurance premiums than those explicitly set forth in the new collective bargaining agreement.
Local 727 and 673 Bargaining Committee Meet for Second Negotiation Session, Pepsi Says ‘No!’ to One Contract
Bargaining on March 24 began with Pepsi all but refusing to unify its employees by merging nearly identical language into one unified and understandable contract.
PHOTOS: Local 727’s Busy 2016 Keeps Rolling
More than 100 Teamsters Local 727 members, officers, representatives and staff came together to discuss the good and welfare of the local union during the general membership meeting March 13.
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