Union News

Teamsters Address Outstanding Contract Proposals With Coke, Company Cuts Meeting Short

Even before contract negotiations resumed on Thursday, November 5, Coca-Cola representatives made it clear to Teamsters Local 727 they had to cut the day short. Management kicked off the morning…

Despite Coca-Cola’s Regressive Proposals, Union Works to Fix Overtime Issues in Negotiations

As Coca-Cola management continued to drag its feet, the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee worked to tackle major non-economic issues during contract negotiations on Wednesday, November 4. The union revisited…

Advisory Election Notice: Pepsi Union Stewards

Teamsters Local 727 will be conducting advisory elections for Pepsi union stewards in December at the 51st Street facility, 35th Street facility and Elk Grove Village facility. Please see the…

Coca-Cola Flip-Flops on Several Issues, Fails to Offer Movement During Contract Negotiations

Coca-Cola management made no significant movement on non-economic proposals as contract negotiations resumed with the union on Tuesday, November 3. Company representatives failed to address economic proposals offered by the…

Union Resubmits Proposals, Seeks Strong Comprehensive Agreement With Great Lakes Coca-Cola

Bargaining continued for a third day on Monday, November 2, as the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee resubmitted its non-economic proposals to Great Lake Coca-Cola Distribution management. Although GLCCD representatives…