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Union, Osco Reach Tentative Agreement on New Pharmacists’ Contract

Union, Osco Reach Tentative Agreement on New Pharmacists’ Contract

| July 29, 2016

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and Osco management returned to the bargaining table July 28, and after an 11-hour mediation session, reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract.

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Teamsters Rally in Support of LifeSource Members

Teamsters Rally in Support of LifeSource Members

| July 22, 2016

Dozens of Teamsters from across the Chicago area on July 22 rallied in Rosemont in support of Local 727-represented LifeSource drivers and MUAs, who are seeking a fair new contract.

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With CVS Negotiations Set to Resume July 20, Local 727 Participates in Informational Picket

With CVS Negotiations Set to Resume July 20, Local 727 Participates in Informational Picket

| July 18, 2016

Teamsters Local 727 continued its efforts to inform the public of the safety risks associated with CVS management’s mistreatment of overworked and understaffed pharmacists as union representatives participated in an informational picket outside Chicago-area pharmacies on July 15.

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Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits

Teamsters Increase Strike Benefits

| July 13, 2016

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall on July 12 announced that strike benefit increases approved by delegates to the 29th International Convention became effective on July 1.

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Pepsi Membership Ratifies New Four-Year Contract

Pepsi Membership Ratifies New Four-Year Contract

| July 6, 2016

Pepsi members voted by a 3-to-2 margin to ratify a new four-year contract, which includes wage increases, merged language, improved health care and more stringent job protections for over 600 workers.

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