Union News

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…

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. Encore Hospitality Services terminated Catina Lockhart in…

TNBC Chicago Executive Board Re-Elected

Local 727’s Barnes, Hughes Continue to Serve The Executive Board of the Chicago Chapter of the Teamsters National Black Caucus, under the leadership of President Ramon Williams, recently was elected…

Local 727 Files Labor Board Charges Against CZS Management

Company Engaging in Bad Faith Bargaining During Negotiations for New Brookfield Zoo Contract Teamsters Local 727 filed unfair labor practice charges against Chicago Zoological Society management because the company has…

Hawthorne Racecourse Program Sellers Ratify New Contracts

Teamsters Local 727 representatives secured new one-year contracts for program sellers at Hawthorne Racecourse and Hawthorne-Corliss OTB. The contracts provide job security, protect worker rights, maintain current benefits and working…