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Local 727 Honors Memory of Memphis Sanitation Workers

Local 727 Honors Memory of Memphis Sanitation Workers

| February 2, 2018

Representatives of Teamsters Local 727 joined their fellow union brothers and sisters on Thursday, February 1, to honor the memory of Memphis sanitation workers Echol Cole and Robert Walker, who were tragically […]

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Union Endorsements for March 20 Illinois Primary Election

Union Endorsements for March 20 Illinois Primary Election

| February 2, 2018

The 2018 midterm elections are upon us and Teamsters Local 727 encourages all its members to get out and vote. Early voting for the Illinois primary election begins as soon […]

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Union Pushes Back Against GLCCD and Prepares to Fight in 13 Upcoming Arbitrations

Union Pushes Back Against GLCCD and Prepares to Fight in 13 Upcoming Arbitrations

| January 29, 2018

Currently, Teamsters Local 727 has 13 arbitrations pending against Great Lakes Coca Cola Distribution. Many of the arbitration cases are over unjust discipline and in at least one of the […]

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Union Settles Grievance, Removes Discipline and Restores Pay for CDT Part-Time Customer Service Reps

Union Settles Grievance, Removes Discipline and Restores Pay for CDT Part-Time Customer Service Reps

| January 12, 2018

Cook-DuPage Transportation did not give sick/personal days for part-time customer service employees in violation of the collective bargaining agreement. As a result of CDT’s contract violation, members were unjustly disciplined […]

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PHOTOS: At December Meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Delivers Annual State of the Union Address

PHOTOS: At December Meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Delivers Annual State of the Union Address

| January 8, 2018

  Standing before a packed Union Hall, Secretary-Treasurer John Coli Jr. delivered the annual State of the Union Address for 2017 to members. The Annual Address listed all the accomplishments […]

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