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PHOTOS: Funeral Members Gain Knowledge at Union’s CE Seminar

PHOTOS: Funeral Members Gain Knowledge at Union’s CE Seminar

| December 10, 2015

About 60 funeral directors and embalmers took part in Teamsters Local 727’s continuing education seminar on Dec. 2 at the union’s meeting hall in Park Ridge.

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CHICAGO TEAMSTERS STRIKE COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS OVER UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES

CHICAGO TEAMSTERS STRIKE COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS OVER UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES

| December 2, 2015

More than 300 Teamsters Local 727 members are initiating an unfair labor practice strike against Coca-Cola Refreshments at 5 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, after the beverage industry behemoth intimidated workers and engaged in bad faith bargaining during negotiations for a new contract.

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Chicago TV Series Keep Teamsters Working Year-Round

Chicago TV Series Keep Teamsters Working Year-Round

| November 12, 2015

Teamsters Local 727 members are having their busiest television season ever with four network shows filming concurrently in Chicago.

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PHOTOS: Teamsters Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer

PHOTOS: Teamsters Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer

| November 5, 2015

Teamsters, families and friends walked in Springfield, Park Ridge and Chicago this month to join the fight against breast cancer.

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Union Works Swiftly to Secure First Contract at Standard Coffee

Union Works Swiftly to Secure First Contract at Standard Coffee

| October 29, 2015

Members Ratify Agreement with Bonuses, Raises, Job Protections After only three negotiation meetings with management, Teamsters Local 727 representatives have secured an agreement on a strong first contract for Standard Coffee […]

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