PHARMACY

Union Fighting CVS on Multiple Fronts

Union Fighting CVS on Multiple Fronts

While Teamsters Local 727 is currently engaged in contract negotiations with CVS, it also continues to fight the Company’s bad behavior on several other fronts. The Union has filed numerous…

Union’s Efforts Result in New Rest Break Procedures for Osco Pharmacists

Union’s Efforts Result in New Rest Break Procedures for Osco Pharmacists

Last year, Osco unilaterally implemented a biometric system without bargaining with the Union first. This change prevented pharmacists from taking uninterrupted breaks. Teamsters Local 727 brought this issue to Osco’s…

CVS Shows No Movement During Latest Mediation Session

CVS Shows No Movement During Latest Mediation Session

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and CVS management held another mediation session for a new collective bargaining agreement on December 13, 2017. CVS yet again made no movement from…

CVS Delays Selection of Dates to Meet with Union for Next Round of Negotiations

CVS Delays Selection of Dates to Meet with Union for Next Round of Negotiations

CVS is yet again delaying selecting dates to meet with Teamsters Local 727 for the next round of bargaining for a new contract. The Parties last met on October 3,…

Improved Pharmacy Work Standards Championed by Local 727 Up for Possible Vote in Chicago City Council

Improved Pharmacy Work Standards Championed by Local 727 Up for Possible Vote in Chicago City Council

Teamsters Local 727’s efforts at reforming pharmacist work standards are now closer to becoming reality in Chicago. According to a recent article published in the Chicago Tribune, on Oct. 10,…