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Tensions Erupt: The Cycle of Toxic and Abusive Retaliation by the Chicago Zoological Society Continues

If it wasn’t clear by now, a battle has been brewing behind the scenes at the Chicago Zoological Society (“CSZ” or “the Zoo”). Most recently, the Zoo sent out a…

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UNION BEGINS BARGAINING WITH GREAT LAKES COCA COLA; SETS SIGHTS ON WINNING UNION HEALTH INSURANCE, SIGNIFICANT PAY RAISES

On Monday, March 17th, Teamsters Local 727 members at Great Lakes Coca Cola, led by 727 Business Manager Caleen Carter-Patton, General Counsel Jayna Brown, Business Agents Donaldo Leiva, Patrick Malone…

KDP Fails to Hold Up Their End of the Bargain for Merchandisers

Keurig Dr. Pepper isn’t holding up their end of bargaining when it comes to Merchandisers’ recently hard fought and won healthcare coverage. The Teamsters 727 plan includes that the Company…

DS Services of America d/b/a Hinckley Springs Abruptly Announces Future Closure of Harlem Chicago Facility and Hides From Union

Yesterday evening legal representatives for the newly merged Primo Brands (the parent company of DS Services of America Inc. d/b/a Hinckley Springs) sent an email and letter to Teamsters Local…