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CVS Finally Agrees to Enter Federal Mediation
After three weeks of ignoring the union, CVS management has finally responded to Teamsters Local 727’s request to enter federal mediation. The first mediation meeting is scheduled for Sept. 22.

Teamster Shares Lifelong Love of Hockey With At-Risk Kids
Teamsters Local 727 member Mark Truty loves his family and he loves his job at Rollex, but his first love was hockey. “I love this sport. I love the smell of the ice, I even love the smell of the locker room,” said Truty, 48.

Union Mails New Contract Booklets to Pepsi Members
For members’ convenience, the union printed smaller versions of the new three-year Pepsi contract for members to keep for quick reference. Copies of the contract booklets were mailed to all Pepsi members this week.

Local 727 Working to Resolve GLCCD Attendance Policy Issues
Teamsters Local 727 representatives are working to resolve issues with Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution’s new attendance policy.

Mail Ballots Sent to Osco Pharmacists, Must Be Returned by Aug. 19
The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and Osco management reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract on July 28. The contract now goes to a member vote, which again will be conducted via mail ballot.
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