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Teamsters Local 727 Informs Great Lakes Coca-Cola of the Dangerous Situation It Is Creating For Its Workers

When the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic escalated in the United States, Teamsters Local 727 flew into action and immediately sent information requests to every employer represented by Local 727 to ask…

Mar

Teamsters Local 727 Demands More from MV Transportation During COVID Pandemic

While the vast majority of citizens throughout the state of Illinois are adhering to the “Stay at Home Order” issued last weekend by Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot, the dedicated…

Teamsters Local 727 Demands That Great Lakes Coca-Cola Prioritize People Over Profits

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Teamsters Local 727 sent Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Reyes Holdings and bottler/distributor of Coca-Cola products (NYSE:KO), a detailed information request…

Mar

Chicago Sun Times Article Highlights Union Pharmacist’s Struggles Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Today, the Chicago Sun Times released an article which includes excepts from an interview with Teamsters Local 727 Union Steward, Michael Trnka. A full link to the article and excerpts…

IBT Extends Deadline for James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters sent notice to all Locals and Joint Councils informing them that, "Due to the National Emergency, the deadline for applying for the James R.…