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GLCCD Attempts to Disguise Concessions and Push Past Outstanding Non-Economic Issues

| March 28, 2019

In an effort to focus the day’s discussions and move along negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, Teamsters Local 727 opened today’s bargaining session with Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution, […]

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Local 727 Endorses Lori Lightfoot for Mayor

Local 727 Endorses Lori Lightfoot for Mayor

| March 28, 2019

The Teamsters Local 727 Executive Board is proud to announce the Union’s endorsement of Lori Lightfoot for Mayor of the City of Chicago. “The next Mayor of Chicago will have […]

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As Current Contract Expiration Looms, GLCCD Continues to Waste Time

| March 26, 2019

The Teamsters Local 727 bargaining committee and representatives of Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of Reyes Holdings, met earlier today for a fifth day of collective bargaining.  The […]

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Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. Speaks at Thursday Rally in Support of Striking Musicians

Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. Speaks at Thursday Rally in Support of Striking Musicians

| March 25, 2019

Last week, Teamsters Local 727 Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. walked the picket line in solidarity with the Chicago Federation of Musicians and the striking members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.  […]

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Home Juice Members Vote to Ratify New 3-Year Contract with Wage Increases and Retirement Plan Improvements

| March 25, 2019

Teamsters Local 727 members employed by Home Juice Corporation recently ratified a successor collective bargaining agreement that covers both Inside and Outside workers. One of the highlights of the new […]

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