PHARMACY

Local 727 Fights for Better Pharmacy Standards, Working Conditions

Teamsters Local 727 last year met with Illinois state representatives and prepared proposals for new legislation aimed at addressing the concerns of Teamster-represented Osco and CVS pharmacists. Items proposed by…

Union Challenges Osco’s Refusal to Provide Information and Lack of Cooperation

Recently Osco unilaterally decided to reduce pharmacy operational hours at four 24-hour pharmacy locations. The reduction in hours resulted in the transfer of several long-term overnight pharmacists from their stores…

Union Still Fighting Against CVS Management’s Denial of Baby Bonding Time

Teamsters Local 727 is still fighting against CVS management’s wrongful denial of baby bonding time. Earlier this year, three CVS members were promised time off for baby bonding by CVS…

Osco Pharmacists Ratify New Three-Year Contract

Osco members overwhelmingly voted to ratify the company’s revised three-year contract offer, which includes retroactive wage increases, bonuses, personal and sick day coverage, frozen HRA health care premiums and a…

CVS Finally Agrees to Enter Federal Mediation

After three weeks of ignoring the union, CVS management has finally responded to Teamsters Local 727’s request to enter federal mediation. The first mediation meeting is scheduled for Sept. 22.…