PHARMACY

The Strength and Persistence of Local 727 Results in Creation of a Bypass to Osco’s Biometric System

Earlier this year, Teamsters Local 727 filed a grievance against Osco for violating the collective bargaining agreement by its unilateral implementation of a biometric system which prevented pharmacists from taking…

CVS Shows Disregard for Pharmacists’ Concerns by Wasting Time During Latest Mediation Session

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and CVS management resumed negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement on October 3, 2017. The Union, as in previous negotiations, was forthright in…

Know Your Rights Concerning Osco’s Recent Pharmacy Store Hour Changes

It is the Union’s understanding that Osco informed pharmacists today that Osco will be changing the operating hours of select pharmacies in the Chicago area. According to Osco, the changes…

Union and CVS to Resume Mediation on October 3rd

Teamsters Local 727 and CVS management are headed back to the negotiating table Tuesday, October 3, 2017, and will continue mediation for a new contract. The Union is continuing to…

CVS Again Wastes Time in Latest Round of Negotiation

The Teamsters Local 727 Bargaining Committee and CVS management continued negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Just like the last meeting between the two…