Union News

Paratransit Members Encouraged to Attend IBT Regional Meeting

Transit, School Bus Workers to Gather March 11-13 in Rosemont All Teamsters Local 727 paratransit members are encouraged to attend the Teamsters School Bus & Transit Central Region Meeting March…

First Transit DuPage Drivers Stand Strong for Contract

Local 727 Members Secure New Agreement After Rejecting Company’s First Offer Teamsters Local 727-represented paratransit drivers at First Transit DuPage on Jan. 26 ratified a new contract that includes wage…

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…