OTHER RECENT UNION NEWS

Union Nears Resolution of GLCCD Attendance Points Issue

Union Nears Resolution of GLCCD Attendance Points Issue

| February 16, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives and Reyes/Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution management are scheduled to meet Feb. 18 to discuss the effect of carryover attendance points from previous management.

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Paratransit Members Encouraged to Attend IBT Regional Meeting

Paratransit Members Encouraged to Attend IBT Regional Meeting

| February 11, 2016

All Teamsters Local 727 paratransit members are encouraged to attend the Teamsters School Bus & Transit Central Region Meeting March 11-13 at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel in Rosemont, Ill.

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Union Pushes to Resolve Dr. Pepper Snapple Grievances

Union Pushes to Resolve Dr. Pepper Snapple Grievances

| February 10, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives have been hard at work fighting against Dr. Pepper Snapple management’s recent contract violations.

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First Transit DuPage Drivers Stand Strong for Contract

First Transit DuPage Drivers Stand Strong for Contract

| February 9, 2016

Teamsters Local 727-represented paratransit drivers at First Transit DuPage on Jan. 26 ratified a new contract that includes wage increases, job protections and many other economic and non-economic improvements.

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Local 727 Reps, Pepsi Members Gear Up for Negotiations

Local 727 Reps, Pepsi Members Gear Up for Negotiations

| February 8, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 representatives are hard at work preparing for upcoming contract negotiations with PepsiCo management. The current contracts covering more than 600 members expire April 28, 2016.

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