If it wasn’t clear by now, a battle has been brewing behind the scenes at the Chicago Zoological Society (“CSZ” or “the Zoo”). Most recently, the Zoo sent out a […]
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Brookfield Zoo First in the World to Receive Humane Certification
Brookfield Zoo is the first zoo in the world to receive humane certification from American Humane Association for the treatment of its animals.
PHOTOS: Union Hosts Cookouts for Paratransit Members
Teamsters Local 727 representatives have been hosting member appreciation cookouts this summer for the union’s ever-growing paratransit membership.
Steward Spotlight: CDT Customer Service Rep Janice Roberts
When Local 727 steward Janice Roberts began working at CDT in 2006, she thought it would be a short stop on her post-retirement road. “I planned to be here two years and I’ve stayed 10,” Roberts said with a laugh.
Brookfield Zoo Members Ratify New Five-Year Contract
Teamsters Local 727-represented Brookfield Zoo workers on June 1 overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new five-year contract that preserves union health care benefits for nearly 300 members.
Funeral Member’s Son Earns Chicago Federation of Labor Scholarship
Michael Tiernan, son of Teamsters Local 727 funeral member Brian Tiernan, has earned a $2,000 Chicago Federation of Labor William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship.
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