The current Inside Agreement between Keurig Dr Pepper and Teamsters Local 727 expired yesterday, January 31st, at midnight. While the parties had negotiations yesterday, unfortunately, the company took a four-hour caucus to make virtually no movement. “To say we’re disappointed in the company’s behavior today would be an understatement,” said John Coli, Jr., Teamsters Local […]
Earlier this week, the Teamsters Local 727 bargaining committee met with Keurig Dr Pepper to begin negotiations for a successor agreement for the inside members. The Teamsters bargaining committee had representatives from the inside, outside, and sales units to make clear to the company that, despite the company’s best efforts to separate them, members are […]
Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. updated Local 727 membership on contracts, grievances, arbitrations, and other union business during a meeting held outside the Union Hall on October 31, 2021. Membership and staff were encouraged to wear costumes to the meeting, and bags of candy and caramel apples were distributed to the children of members in celebration […]
Teamsters Local 727 members have worked hard across Chicago helping to make these Chicago-based series and films. Show your support by tuning in or streaming these shows and movies now. Successful productions mean more work for our fellow Teamsters for years to come. AIRING NOW Chicago Med, Wednesdays on NBC Chicago Fire, Wednesdays on NBC Chicago PD […]
Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. updated Local 727 membership on contracts, grievances, arbitrations, and other union business during an outdoor meeting held on September 26, 2021. This was the first in-person general membership meeting since February 2020; over the past year and a half general membership meetings have been held via Zoom in accordancewith COVID-19 restrictions. […]
Illinois drivers can purchase Teamster specialty license plates for registered vehicles. Plates can be purchased for all passenger vehicles, B-trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less. Teamster license plates can be purchased or renewed through the Secretary of State’s website, by mail, by phone at (800) 252-8980 or by visiting a driver services facility.
Chicago Zoological Society’s Economic Offer Is a Slap in the Face Felt by All Employees
The Union bargaining committee arrived at the Zoo at 9am on Friday, May 6th in the hopes of receiving a long overdue and meaningful response to the Union’s economic proposals. In what has become the norm in negotiations, the Society continued its delay tactics by rescheduling bargaining less than 24 hours before it was scheduled […]
First Transit DuPage Members Win Grievances to Improve Safety
Paratransit drivers perform the much-needed service of providing reliable and safe transportation to the most vulnerable members of our communities. Throughout the pandemic, these essential workers put themselves and their families at risk to always get the job done. These Teamsters Local 727 members take great pride in their work and simply ask that they […]
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