It is with great sadness that Teamsters Local 727 announces the passing of Thomas J. “Tom” Moriarty at age 94. Tom worked for over 50 years as a Trustee on the Teamsters Local 727 Benefit Funds and served as an honorable member of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Tom also served as the […]
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. […]
The Chicago Sun-Times recently published an article on its website announcing the unfortunate passing of Margaret “Peggy” Cooney. Peggy helped operate Cooney Funeral Home, a longtime 727 represented funeral home.
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law. The Act includes a six-month, federally-financed COBRA subsidy to cover the COBRA premium for eligible individuals from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. During this six-month period, the federal government will pay the full COBRA premium for each eligible individual, and the eligible […]
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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