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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…

Local 727 Distributes Strong Economics Proposal As Coca-Cola Negotiations Continue

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee submitted a strong economics proposal on October 30 as contract negotiations continued with Coca-Cola. Local 727 is seeking wage increases for all members, including…

VIDEO: Chicago Archbishop Cupich Shows Strong Support for Unions

Archdiocese Leader Speaks of Solidarity, Criticizes Right-to-Work Laws Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich pledged his support and that of the Catholic Church to strengthening the labor movement in a speech to…

In Washington, Pope Francis Calls for Social and Economic Justice

Coli, Hoffa Attend Papal Reception at White House Prior to Speech In an unprecedented address for the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis stood before a joint session of Congress last…