Teamsters Local 727 Stands in Solidarity with All Striking Workers

Teamsters Local 727 would like to express solidarity with all workers participating in the General Strike today declared in protest of the extrajudicial killings of American Citizens and those on […]

KNOW YOUR WEINGARTEN RIGHTS

Weingarten Rights: What are they? Weingarten Rights are legal protections for unionized employees established by a 1975 U.S. Supreme Court decision ensuring they have the right to union representation during […]

Brookfield Zoo’s Proposal to Subcontract Work Fails to Address Hiring Freeze and Serious Concerns Over Staffing and Safety

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Brookfield Zoo’s recent actions continue to reveal a troubling pattern of lies, mismanagement, hypocrisy, and utter disregard for its workforce. On Monday, January 26, 2025, Teamsters Local 727 and the Zoo met over the Zoo’s proposal to violate the contract by outsourcing landscaping work historically performed by bargaining unit employees to subcontractors.