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Union News
Paratransit Members Encouraged to Attend IBT Regional Meeting
All Teamsters Local 727 paratransit members are encouraged to attend the Teamsters School Bus & Transit Central Region Meeting March 11-13 at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel in Rosemont, Ill.
First Transit DuPage Drivers Stand Strong for Contract
Teamsters Local 727-represented paratransit drivers at First Transit DuPage on Jan. 26 ratified a new contract that includes wage increases, job protections and many other economic and non-economic improvements.
Steward Spotlight: First Transit Chicago’s Corey Wright
Hours before the sun comes up, Teamsters Local 727 steward Corey Wright is already on the road. The First Transit Chicago Pace paratransit driver’s route begins at 4:40 a.m. each day.
Union Wins Parking Member’s Reinstatement, Back Pay After Unjust Termination
A Teamsters Local 727 parking cashier has been reinstated with full back pay and benefits after the union fought against her wrongful termination. She received $8,000 in back pay and full benefit contributions and experienced no loss of seniority.
TNBC Chicago Executive Board Re-Elected
The Executive Board of the Chicago Chapter of the Teamsters National Black Caucus, under the leadership of President Ramon Williams, recently was elected to a new three-year term, which began January 1, 2016.
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