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Another Big Year for TV, Movies on Tap for Chicago Teamsters

Another Big Year for TV, Movies on Tap for Chicago Teamsters

| March 7, 2016

Chicago’s unprecedented success in the TV and film production market continues to flourish with the announcement of five series renewals, one new series, three pilots and at least three feature films for 2016.

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PHOTOS: ‘Best Year Ever’ Boosts Local 727’s Financial Health

PHOTOS: ‘Best Year Ever’ Boosts Local 727’s Financial Health

| March 4, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 Secretary-Treasurer John T. Coli reported on the union’s strong financial health as more than 150 members, officers, representatives and staff gathered for the general membership meeting on Feb. 28.

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Local 710 Reaches Unprecedented Tentative Agreement at Jewel Negotiations

| March 2, 2016

After another marathon negotiation session that went into early Saturday morning, the Teamsters Local 710 Jewel Bargaining Committee reached a strong tentative agreement for both the driver and warehouse contracts covering more than 1,000 workers.

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Union Wins Reinstatement for 3 Dr. Pepper Snapple Workers

Union Wins Reinstatement for 3 Dr. Pepper Snapple Workers

| February 26, 2016

In the past month alone, three Dr. Pepper Snapple members have been reinstated after the company wrongfully denied the members union representation.

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Local 727 Continues Fight Over Osco Members’ Health Benefits

Local 727 Continues Fight Over Osco Members’ Health Benefits

| February 24, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 continues to pursue justice after learning that Jewel-Osco management is forcing Osco pharmacists to pay significantly more than other employees for the same health and welfare coverage.

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