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Union Works with Pharmacists to Prepare for CVS, Osco Negotiations

Union Works with Pharmacists to Prepare for CVS, Osco Negotiations

| February 17, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives have spent the last several weeks gathering input from CVS and Osco pharmacists in preparation for upcoming contract negotiations.

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Union Nears Resolution of GLCCD Attendance Points Issue

Union Nears Resolution of GLCCD Attendance Points Issue

| February 16, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives and Reyes/Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution management are scheduled to meet Feb. 18 to discuss the effect of carryover attendance points from previous management.

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Paratransit Members Encouraged to Attend IBT Regional Meeting

Paratransit Members Encouraged to Attend IBT Regional Meeting

| February 11, 2016

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.

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First Transit DuPage Drivers Stand Strong for Contract

First Transit DuPage Drivers Stand Strong for Contract

| February 9, 2016

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.

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Steward Spotlight: First Transit Chicago’s Corey Wright

Steward Spotlight: First Transit Chicago’s Corey Wright

| February 4, 2016

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.

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