Union News

Mar

SHAME ON YOU CHICAGO TRIBUNE!

Across the nation, city and state governments are mandating “shelter-in-place” orders to protect American workers and slow the spread of COVID-19. During these shelter-in-place orders, only businesses that are deemed…

727 Seeks Help From Governor Pritzker & Mayor Lightfoot

Local 727 is continuing to do everything it can to combat the existing safety and job loss concerns that have arisen since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and recently sent a…

KEURIG DR PEPPER’S ANTI-UNION TACTICS CONTINUE

Last week, Teamsters Local 727 sent all soda companies represented by 727, including the American Bottling Company, a subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper (NYSE:KDP), a detailed information request that asked…

Teamsters Local 727 Successful in Demanding That Osco Do More for Its Frontline Pharmacists

Last week, Osco Pharmacists across Chicagoland informed the Union that they were not receiving proper staffing, personal protective equipment, or communication from their employer during this global pandemic. Despite this,…

Teamsters Local 727 Strength Shows Through In Light of Stay At Home Order

Today, Governor Pritzker issued a state-wide Illinois “stay at home order” to mitigate and hopefully slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and save lives. The stay at home order will…