Union News

Coca-Cola Refreshments Contract Vote Set for Jan. 10

A contract vote for Coca-Cola Refreshments workers (Niles and Alsip locations) will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016. DATE: Sunday, January 10, 2016 TIME: Noon PLACE: Local 727 meeting…

Strike Ends As Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement With Coca-Cola

Local 727 Secures Management Health Plan for Workers, Raises and Retroactivity to End 27-Day Unfair Labor Practice Strike Teamsters Local 727 ended its unfair labor practice strike against Coca-Cola Refreshments…

Reyes/Great Lakes Coca-Cola Outside Workers Secure New Agreement

Members Ratify Company’s New Offer with Overtime Enhancements Teamsters Local 727-represented outside workers at Reyes/Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract on Dec. 27. After the members…

Local 727 Records Another Banner Year for Growth, Bargaining

President John Coli Jr. Delivers Annual State of the Union Address With 49 ratified collective bargaining agreements, several new bargaining units and increased membership, 2015 was another successful and busy…

Funeral Workers at Aero Removals Ratify New Four-Year Contract

Teamsters Local 727-represented funeral directors, embalmers and drivers at Aero Removals ratified a new four-year contract with wage guarantees and important work protections. The agreement also includes bonuses and more…