Enterna Williams, paratransit operator at SCR Medical Transportation and proud Teamsters Local 727 member, was a featured guest on WGN Radio 720 AM’s “The Workers’ Mic: Spotlight on Transit,” where […]
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Local 727 Pepsi Bargaining Committee Makes Movement to Narrow Focus to Most Important Issues
The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee opened the final day of contract negotiations by emphasizing to Pepsi management which issues are most important to the membership. “This is where the […]
Apply for Apprenticeship Program for Construction Drivers
Illinois Teamsters Joint Council No. 25 and Employers Apprenticeship & Training Fund will be accepting applications for admission into its Apprenticeship Program for the trade of Construction Driver.
Osco Surprises Union With Contract Extension Proposal
At 8:37 p.m. Wednesday night — in a completely unexpected and unsolicited move —Osco management sent the union a contract extension proposal. The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and Osco management have never once discussed a contract extension at the bargaining table.
Local 727 Urges Osco to Work With Union, Company Still Ignoring Pharmacists’ Concerns
The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee opened contract negotiations April 27 by urging Osco management to work with the union to reach a fair agreement. “We need to change the dynamic of our ongoing partnership,” said John T. Coli, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 727. “Over and over, we have expressed what our six core issues are, and if we can see movement on those issues, we can create a good relationship going forward.”
Pepsi Finally Presents ‘Insulting’ Wage Proposals As Negotiations Enter Final Day
At 1:50 a.m. Tuesday — at the end of a marathon meeting on the seventh day of contract negotiations — Pepsi management presented its meager wage proposal to the Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee. “This is insulting,” said steward Ted Petravich.
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