PHARMACY

New Pharmacy Work Standards Legislation Expected to Pass Unopposed in the Illinois House

Updated pharmacy work rules that make working conditions more manageable for Illinois pharmacists are a step closer to becoming reality. Illinois House Bill 3462 is poised to officially pass both…

CVS Wastes Time, Refuses to Make Movement in Latest Round of Mediation

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and CVS management continued negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The union wasted no time in…

Local 727 Wins Arbitration Award for Osco Pharmacists

Teamsters Local No. 727 was awarded an arbitration win on behalf of the more than 500 Osco pharmacists it represents. Arbitrator Elliott H. Goldstein ordered Osco to “cease and desist…

Osco Unwilling to Compromise on Uniforms

Last week, Local 727 filed a grievance due to Osco’s contract violation and past practices concerning new lab coat uniforms. During negotiations, members expressed concern over the quality and appearance…

Local 727 Fights for Passage of New Pharmacy Work Rules in Chicago

An ordinance was recently introduced by Ald. Edward Burke that mirrors the language of House Bill 2392, which calls for new pharmacy work rules. Teamsters Local 727 is determined to…