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01.31.12» Brookfield Zoo Workers to Join Teamsters Health and Welfare Fund
Zookeepers, Grounds Workers, Patrol Officers Ratify Four-Year Contract

Starting April 1, Brookfield Zoo grounds workers, zookeepers and patrol officers will be covered by union health care after Teamsters Local 727 representatives secured a new four-year contract for more than 250 members at the facility... MORE

01.31.12» Chicago MTD Work Returns to Local 700 Members
Teamsters Defeat City of Chicago in Jurisdictional Grievance

Teamsters Local 700 has won a jurisdictional grievance against the City of Chicago—a victory that will return work to Teamster-represented Motor Truck Drivers... MORE

01.26.12» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Denounce Strong-Arm Tactics By Indiana Republicans to Pass Right-to-Work
Fines and Intimidation Lead to Passage of Destructive Legislation in Indiana House

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa yesterday condemned the passage of right-to-work legislation in the Indiana House of Representatives, denouncing the Republican majority's use of punitive tactics to compel Democrats to end their protest against the blatant attack on working families... MORE

01.25.12» Construction Trade Teamsters Ratify Three-Year Agreement
Local 786 Secures New Wages for Roofing, Sheet Metal Workers

More than 20 construction workers represented by Teamsters Local 786 are enjoying renewed workplace protections after ratifying a three-year contract on Jan. 11, 2012... MORE

01.19.12» Teamster License Plates In Demand
Local 142 Pushes Plates As Joint Council 25 Collects Applications

Teamster specialty license plates have been available to members, retirees and residents across Indiana for nearly a year, and Teamsters Joint Council 25 wants to make it a reality in Illinois, too... MORE

REGISTER AT NO-COST FOR ILLINOIS TEAMSTER LICENSE PLATES
Joint Council 25 Covers Early Fees for First 1,500 Applicants

APPLY NOW FOR 2012-2013 JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications Accepted Until March 2012 for Teamster Children, Grandchildren

APPLY NOW FOR CHERYL JOHNSON TEAMSTER WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP
Applications Accepted Until May 2012 for Assistance From Women's Caucus

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