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With New Agreement, Teamsters and Great Lakes Coca-Cola Work Together to Keep Attendance Program Fair

| October 7, 2016

Earlier this year the Union filed a grievance contesting Great Lakes Coca-Cola’s unilateral implementation of a new attendance policy which greatly impacted members’ job security and resulted in several disciplinary actions including three member terminations. […]

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Download Teamsters Drive Up Standards School Bus Newsletter

Download Teamsters Drive Up Standards School Bus Newsletter

| September 23, 2016

The Teamsters’ national “Drive Up Standards” school bus campaign has begun publishing a newsletter for all members. Download the first issue of the newsletter at the following link or visit […]

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Local 727 Hosts Summer of Paratransit Member Appreciation Cookouts

Local 727 Hosts Summer of Paratransit Member Appreciation Cookouts

| September 19, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives hosted member appreciation cookouts this summer for the union’s fast-growing paratransit membership.

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Union Still Fighting Against CVS Management’s Denial of Baby Bonding Time

| September 16, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 is still fighting against CVS management’s wrongful denial of baby bonding time. Earlier this year, three CVS members were promised time off for baby bonding by CVS management as part of the company’s policy. Management then rescinded its promises, saying the pharmacists were not eligible because they are union members.

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CDT Teamsters Grievance Wins and Arbitration Cases

CDT Teamsters Grievance Wins and Arbitration Cases

| September 16, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives recently have won several grievances against Cook DuPage Transportation management and have numerous others slated for arbitration.

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