Union Wins ULP Strike Against SCR as Members of Both CPS and PACE Units Ratify First Contract Members Should Return to Work Friday
For nearly three full weeks, Teamsters Local 727 members employed by SCR Medical Transportation, a subsidiary of Beacon Mobility, have stood together in protest of the Company’s ULPs which included: threats, attempts at intimidation, unilateral changes, and general unwillingness to bargain in good faith with the Union. Earlier this week, this groups’ solidarity and perseverance was rewarded when the Company acquiesced to the member’s monetary demands and the parties came to an agreement on a first contract for CPS and PACE units.
Today, September 5th, the members of both the CPS and PACE units separately ratified the agreement which provides among other things:
• Wages in parity with their Union brothers and sisters in the paratransit industry;
• A new floating holiday;
• A ratification bonus of $500 for all full-time employees and $250 for all part-time employees;
• Job protections including just cause for discipline, no discipline for refusing to drive an unsafe vehicle or transport and passenger unsafely, progressive discipline, a grievance procedure, and limits on use of prior discipline;
• New hourly guarantees for both CPS and PACE units;
• Paid sick/personal leave;
• Access to the Teamsters Local 727 Health Clinic for the employee, their spouse and dependents starting on 9/1/26;
• Training premiums.
“I am extremely proud of our members for remaining united throughout this challenging negotiation process,” said John Coli, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Local 727. “When we stand as one, we cannot be ignored. Thank you to all those in the community and to our fellow Teamsters that supported the Union in this hard-fought victory.”
Please note that the ULP strike has ended, there is no longer an ongoing labor dispute with SCR Medical Transportation and all members should report back to work their normal schedules and shifts beginning Friday, September 6th.
Members with questions should reach out to their Business Representatives at 847-696-7500.
Nothing in this article should be read as the union’s waiver of any legal argument, position or grievance(s), or as a waiver of any rights, arguments, or defenses under any contract, collective bargaining agreement, or applicable law. The union does not forfeit its right to make any and all supplemental arguments.
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