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SCI Bargains in Bad Faith, Proposes 90 Contract Changes to Eviscerate Funeral Members’ Rights
In an attempt to completely eviscerate employees’ rights and weaken the bargaining unit, funeral industry giant Service Corporation International opened negotiations with Teamsters Local 727 on June 20 by proposing a staggering 90 changes to the contract covering Chicago-area funeral directors, embalmers and drivers.
Osco Wrongfully Forcing Pharmacists to Work Mandatory Overtime
Osco management is attempting to force pharmacists to work mandatory overtime in order to attend meetings to discuss the company’s contract proposal — a clear violation of the collective bargaining agreement.

Union Sends Osco Pharmacists Mail Ballots; Local 727 Bargaining Committee Urges Members to Vote ‘Against Contract’
ased on pharmacists’ feedback, the Local 727 Bargaining Committee presented its final offer to the company on June 14. In response, the company presented its offer, which pharmacists will now vote on via mail ballot. However, Osco’s last offer fails to address pharmacists’ concerns.

CVS Pharmacists Express Disgust Over Company’s Latest Proposal
CVS pharmacists have expressed disgust over the company’s latest contract proposals, which still include radical concessions such as mandatory 12-hour shifts, forcing pharmacists to perform work on uncompensated time and meager wage increases.

CVS Delays Negotiations; Pharmacists Urged to Sign Petition
CVS management is once again delaying contract negotiations by not agreeing to meet with the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee again until July 20 and July 21.
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