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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

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

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

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

01.23.12» Teamsters, Former Bears Linebacker Tackling Childhood Obesity
Otis Wilson Charitable Association Improving Health, Fitness for Chicago Youth

01.20.12» Traffic Services Teamster Earns Master's Degree at 58 Years Old
Member Is Truly Inspiring, Local 700 Secretary-Treasurer Says

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

01.17.12» Garda Cash Workers Choose Teamster Power
More Than 150 Employees Join Teamsters Local 705

01.17.12» Hyatt Regency O'Hare Workers Ratify Five-Year Agreement
Contract Includes Raises for Local 727 Members at Rosemont Hotel

01.13.12» Coli to Serve on Labor Education Advisory Board
Joint Council 25, University of Illinois Work to Strengthen Labor Movement

01.13.12» Chicago Teamsters Conduct Pilot Diversity Program
Coli: Teamsters Will Lead By Example in Union, Workplace Equality

01.13.12» Teamster Mechanics at United Airlines Approve Agreement
Local 781 Members Gain Protections Alongside 5,500 Aircraft Workers

01.11.12» Fight Right-to-Work With Labor Phone Banks
Join Chicago, Indiana Federations of Labor to Stop Dangerous Legislation

01.11.12» SLIDESHOW: Chicago Teamsters Executive Board Sworn In for Another Term
Coli: Organizing Will Be Strong Focus Over Next Four Years

01.09.12» SLIDESHOW: Another 'Defining Year' Awaits Teamsters in 2012
Joint Council 25 Readies for Global Partnerships, National Elections, Local Campaigns

01.09.12» Moving Company Contract Secured After Work Stoppage
Local 705 Protects Retirement Benefits With Grievance Strike

01.06.12» INFOGRAPHIC: Teamster Leader, History Channel Collect Vietnam Photos
Local 786 President Joins Nationwide Campaign for Pictorial History

01.06.12» Teamsters Local 700 Members Donate Time, Goods to Displaced Family
Union Spirit Creates Culture of Giving, Logan Says

01.05.12» "He Is Alive Because of Joint Council 25"
Local 673 Member Suffers Stroke Following Teamsters' Women's Seminar

01.05.12» Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Facing Possible Labor Dispute
Rosemont Hotel Refuses to Bargain in Good Faith With Local 727

01.04.12» Teamsters Host Tele-Town Hall on Right-to-Work
Hoffa to Address Dangerous Indiana Legislation on Jan. 5

01.04.12» Right-to-Work Looms in Indiana Legislature
Local 142 Combats Proposals With Public Training on Jan. 8

01.03.12» Chicago Teamsters Broaden Immigration Conversation in Washington
Members Invited to Participate in Workplace Discrimination Webinars

12.29.11» How Unions Help the Economy
Reuters Breaks Down Federal Business Regulations on Labor Unions

12.27.11» Oscar Makers in Chicago Ratify New Contract
As Award Season Nears, Teamsters Secure First New Wages in Four Years

12.22.11» Chicago Teamsters to Work on Upcoming TV Shows
Series From VH1, MTV, Starz Filming in City

12.19.11» Megabus Drivers Choose Teamsters Local 777
Chicago-Area Workers Join Union Through Card-Check

12.16.11» Illinois Teamsters Track Public Employee Pension Proposals
AUDIO: Local 700 President-Elect Addresses Members in Springfield

12.12.11» Striking Garage Attendants Return to Work at Chicago High-Rise
Local 727 Reaches Agreement With Management of Regents Park Apartments

12.12.11» Local 786 President Joins Chicago Teamsters Executive Board
Decorated War Veteran Appointed Joint Council 25 Trustee

12.09.11» Cook County Clerks Vote Down Furlough Days
Local 700 Reduces Proposed County Layoffs By Half

12.08.11» Firefighters, Paramedics Join Teamsters Local 330
Suburban Chicago Public Employees Eager for First Contract

12.08.11» Teamsters Raise Over $10,000 for Leukemia Patient
Local 700 Members "Adopt" Teamster Family in Need

12.06.11» Makers of Academy Awards Strip Wages From Workers
Chicago Teamsters Rally Support As Oscars Documentary Begins Production

12.05.11» SLIDESHOW: TNBC Chicago Chapter Holds Annual Black Tie Banquet
Hundreds Recognize Caucus for Minority Representation, Member Support

12.02.11» McCormick Place Work-Rule Changes Signed Into Law
Shared Sacrifice Key to Equality for Labor Unions, Contractors

12.02.11» Concrete Workers Solidify Three-Year Contract
Local 743 Negotiates Wages, Retirement Benefits at Bonsal American

11.30.11» Teamsters Reclaim Job for Youth Social Worker
Local 743 Fights to Reinstate Therapist, Recover Lost Wages

11.30.11» Body Removal Drivers Awarded More Than $46,000 in Back Pay
Local 727 Wins Arbitration Decision for Wrongfully Terminated GSSP Workers

11.28.11» Cardboard Manufacturers Secure 5-Year Contract
Local 743 Works Eight Months to Win Substantial Package

11.28.11» Local 727 Secures 5-Year Master Parking Agreement for 3,000 Members
Parking Industry Workers Vote to Ratify Contract With Annual Raises

11.28.11» Metropolitan Water Reclamation Votes Unanimously to Ratify Contract
Local 700 Member Positions Preserved Under New Agreement

11.23.11» Osco, CVS Pharmacist Immunizers Stay Busy Amid Flu Season
Chicago-Area Teamsters Encouraged to Get Flu Shots

11.23.11» Local 700 Holds Member Meeting As New Year Approaches
Newly Elected Executive Board Introduced

11.23.11» Chicago Teamsters President Dismantles Right-to-Work
Coli Debates Anti-Union Legislation in Illinois Business Journal

11.22.11» Coli Elected to Second Term As International Vice President
Hoffa-Hall Slate Wins Majority Across United States, Canada

11.22.11» "Labor Is Now on the Board"
Teamsters Local 700's Lewandowski Wins Cook County Pension Board Seat

11.22.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamster Women Rally During Annual Chicago Seminar
Self-Defense, Member Health Among Key Issues for Women's Committee

11.21.11» Chicago Teamsters Executive Board Wins Unanimous Re-Election
Coli: Joint Council 25 Never More Dedicated to Empowering Workers

11.21.11» Chicago Teamsters Continue Annual Toys for Tots Collection
Donations Now Accepted for Parade on December 4

11.03.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamster Stewards Combat Right-to-Work in Indiana
Amid Push for Anti-Union Legislation, Local 142 Educates Members

11.01.11» Local 330 Makes Big Gains for Illinois Public Employees
Higher Wages, Family Benefits Highlight Circuit Court Contract

10.18.11» Chicago Teamsters Sit Down With Labor Department Director
Coli: Teamsters Will Combat Unfair Labor Practices in Illinois

10.11.11» Register Now for Second Annual Women's Seminar
Joint Council 25 Women's Committee Hosts Free Event November 5

10.11.11» Hundreds of Teamsters Attend Annual Fish Fry
Local 743 Women's Committee Talks Issues, Member Solidarity

09.27.11» Labriola Bakery Drivers Choose Teamsters
Local 734 Wins Campaign at Popular Artisan Baking Company

09.27.11» Chicago Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Sponsors 'Friday Night Boxing'
Proceeds From October 7 Event to Benefit Teamster Scholarships

09.06.11» SLIDESHOW: Coli Receives Pioneer Award During TNBC Conference
Black Caucus Welcomes Members to Detroit With Focus on Future

08.31.11» SLIDESHOW: Members Brave Mother Nature to Celebrate Teamster Women
Women's Conference Brings Solidarity, Sisterhood to New York

08.30.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamster Spirit Shines at Joplin Fundraiser
Local 743, Central States Raise Money for Members Affected by Tornado

08.24.11» Chicago Teamsters Raise $1.5M for Charity
Joint Council 25 Welcomes Hundreds to Annual All-Charity Event

08.10.11» Teamsters Stand Up for Immigration Reform
Local 743 Applauds Union Resolution, DREAM Act in Fight for Workers

08.09.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Local 731 Awards $35K in College Scholarships
Hancock: We Must Give Back to Move Union Forward

08.09.11» Teamster Bill to Protect County Workers Becomes Law
Legislation Raises Stakes for Assault of Juvenile Detention Counselors

08.05.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Take On Lollapalooza
Local 727 Members Set Up, Tear Down Music Festival Site

08.04.11» SLIDESHOW: More Than 1,000 Teamsters Celebrate Local 743
Families Party in the Streets During Annual Member Picnic

08.04.11» SLIDESHOW: Chicago Teamsters Join Annual March Against Violence
Teamsters Hispanic Caucus, Rahm Emanuel Come Together for Safer Communities

07.27.11» SLIDESHOW: Chicago Teamsters Protest Union-Hostile Law Firm Jackson Lewis
Auto Giant BMW Hires Lawyers to Destroy American Jobs

07.26.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamster Families Flock to Joliet for Annual Outing
Local 179 Celebrates Members With Cookout, Camaraderie

07.26.11» Teamsters Stress Strong Contracts With Bargaining Training
Four-Day Workshop Kicks Off at Teamster City

07.25.11» SLIDESHOW: Hispanic Caucus Soccer Event Scores With Teamsters
Hundreds of Members Strengthen Solidarity, Watch Chicago Fire

07.15.11» In Memoriam: Robert Boston Barnes
Illinois Teamsters Remember 'An American Original'

07.12.11» JRHMSF Essay Contest Is Now Open
International to Award 50 Scholarships to Teamster Children

07.11.11» Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Jobs Program
Teamsters Continue Billion-Dollar Construction Projects Statewide

07.08.11» Teamsters Advocate Affordable Health Care Act
Local 743 Supports Health Insurance Expansion at National Convention

07.07.11» PHOTOS: Teamsters Local 705 Stands Up to Shady Financial Investors
International Adopts Investment Resolution, Encourages Greater Scrutiny

07.07.11» In Memoriam: Stephen E. Pocztowski
Teamsters Mourn Loss of Joint Council 25 Trustee

07.06.11» Alderwoods Funeral Homes, Operated by Industry Giant SCI, Forces Unfair Labor Practice Strike
Local 727 Funeral Directors, Livery Drivers Set to Walk Out July 12

07.03.11» CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Contractors Must Share in Sacrifice
Fixing McCormick Place Not Solely Labor's Burden

07.01.11» 28th National Convention: DAY FIVE: PHOTOS: Joe Biden, Danny DeVito Close Teamsters Convention
Solidarity Trumps All on Final Day in Las Vegas

07.01.11» 28th National Convention: DAY FIVE: "Twenty-Two Years Is Long Enough"
Coli Joins Delegates for Call to End Teamster Consent Decree

06.30.11» 28th National Convention: DAY FOUR: Teamster Son Shines Light on Autism at National Convention
Joint Council 25 Vice President Champions Charitable Outreach

06.30.11» 28th National Convention: DAY FOUR: PHOTOS: Teamsters International Honors 100-Year Joint Councils
Joint Council 25 Joins Others Onstage at National Convention

06.30.11» 28th National Convention: DAY FOUR: PHOTOS: Parade Showcases Nationwide Teamster Pride
Teamster Trailers Truck Down the Las Vegas Strip

06.29.11» 28th National Convention: DAY THREE: "Only Organized Labor Can Build A Middle Class"
Coli Speaks to Teamster Power in Parking Industry

06.29.11» 28th National Convention: DAY THREE: PHOTOS: Teamster Delegates Nominate International Vice Presidents
Convention Continues With Candidate Elections, Tribute to Fallen Teamsters

06.29.11» 28th National Convention: DAY THREE: Coli Champions Unprecedented Success of Teamster Organizers
Convention Resolution Reaffirms Strength, Focus of Organizing Department

06.28.11» 28th National Convention: DAY TWO: PHOTOS: Day Two of National Convention Focuses on Members, Organizing
Local 700 Member Addresses Teamsters From Across the Country

06.28.11» 28th National Convention: DAY TWO: VIDEOS: Real, Fictional Chicago Mayors Congratulate Teamsters
Rahm Emanuel, Kelsey Grammer Film Messages for National Convention

06.28.11» 28th National Convention: DAY TWO: Teamster Delegates Unanimously Pledge to Support Public Employees
Local 700 Leaders Passionately Endorse Resolution at Convention

06.27.11» 28th National Convention: DAY ONE: Million Miles Driver Addresses Delegations at Convention
Local 673 Member Introduces Rock Singer, General President

06.27.11» 28th National Convention: DAY ONE: Joint Council 25 Is In the House
Leaders, Delegates Kick Off Teamsters National Convention in Las Vegas

06.23.11» VIDEO: Affiliated Delegates Ready for Teamsters National Convention
Watch for Latest Convention Updates, Videos at ChicagoTeamsters.org

06.22.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Local 777, and Membership, Moves Forward
Growing Union Expands to Larger Space in Lyons

06.21.11» Teamsters Negotiate for New Hires at Graphic Display Company
Local 743 Increases Warehouse Unit on Heals of New Contract

06.20.11» SLIDESHOW: TNBC Family Day Outing Brings Teamsters Together
Local Affiliates, Families Encourage Camaraderie in Hazel Crest

06.20.11» Teamsters, First Student Sign 'Historic Agreement' for School Bus Driver Labor
National Contract Improves Working Conditions for 20,000 Drivers

06.16.11» Report Shows Contractors, Trade Associations Squeezing Exhibitors at McCormick Place
Coli: Labor is Not the Problem in Trade Show Industry

06.14.11» Rochelle Ready Mix Workers Win Settlement After Strike
Local 330 Files Unfair Labor Charges to Preserve Area Standards

06.01.11» AUDIO: Teamster Bill to Assist Veteran Businesses Unanimously Passes
Illinois to Award Contracts to More Veterans Under New Legislation

05.31.11» Teamsters March to Support Health Care Workers
Chicago Hospital Threatens Members' Rights, Patient Safety

05.18.11» Teamsters Band 'Together' for Chicago Day of Service
Members Join Rahm Emanuel During Community Projects Citywide

05.14.11» Illinois Commemorates Chicago Teamsters' 100th Anniversary
Legislature Adopts Resolution to Congratulate Century of Service

05.11.11» VIDEO: Teamster Daughter Stars in Inspirational Dance Movie
"Go For It!" Hits Theaters Nationwide on May 13

05.09.11» Register at No-Cost for Illinois Teamster License Plates
Joint Council 25 Covers Early Fees for First 1,500 Applicants

05.09.11» Chicago Teamsters Fight Breast Cancer in Record Numbers
Members Walk to Raise More Than $40K for Second Consecutive Year

04.26.11» Waster Transfer Workers Ratify First Teamster Contract
Local 330 Secures Work Guarantees, Wage Increases for New Members

04.13.11» Teamsters Take Advantage of Free English Language Classes
Local 743 Offers Educational Assistance to Diverse Membership

04.13.11» Carol Stream Paratransit Drivers Vote to Join Teamsters
New Members Join 100 Co-Workers Already Represented By Local 727

04.11.11» VIDEO: Teamsters Local 786 Helps Build 'Hero Home' in Hillside
Wounded Warrior to Receive House Thanks to Chicago Labor, Veterans

04.08.11» Illinois General Assembly Unanimously Passes Film Tax Credit
New Amendment Preserves Tax Credit With Extended Sunset

04.08.11» Nearly 100 Latino Express Bus Drivers Join Teamsters
Chicago School Bus Company Fails to Squash Organizing Campaign

04.08.11» Teamsters Continue Indiana Strike Over Unjust Firings
Members Walk for Weeks in Support of Tool Company Clerical Workers

03.24.11» ON THIS DAY: Teamsters Joint Council 25 Celebrates 100 Years
Chicago Marks Centennial By Raising Millions for Teamster Scholarships

03.23.11» Holland Announces Plans to Hire Nearly 1,000 Drivers
Employment Opportunities for Drivers Available Across Illinois, Indiana

03.04.11» Register Now for 20th Anniversary Breast Cancer Walk
Join the Teamsters for Y-Me Race at Your Pace on May 8

03.02.11» Teamsters Joint Council 25 Prepares for 100th Anniversary
Roughly 1,200 Expected to Attend Chicago Celebration on March 16

03.02.11» Local 700 Member Elected President of Teamsters Hispanic Caucus
Hector Hernandez Unopposed in Election to Chicago Chapter

03.01.11» VIDEO: Illinois Governor Applauds Public Employees on MSNBC
Quinn: Public Workers Entitled to Democracy in the Workplace

03.01.11» New York Times: Majority in Poll Back Employees in Public Sector Unions

02.23.11» Teamsters Turn Out to Secure Victory for Rahm Emanuel
Union Support Helps New Chicago Mayor Avoid Run-Off Election

02.10.11» SLIDESHOW: Rahm Emanuel Addresses Joint Council 25 Delegates
Coli: Teamsters Will Be Active Partner of New Chicago Mayor

02.04.11» Teamsters Make Final Endorsements for Chicago Municipal Election
Download Endorsements to Help Elect Labor-Friendly Candidates

02.03.11» SLIDESHOW: Rahm Emanuel Makes Surprise Visit to O'Hare Teamsters
Leading Chicago Mayoral Candidate Recognizes Workers During Historic Blizzard

01.25.11» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Joint Council 25 Endorses Rahm Emanuel for Chicago Mayor
Coli: State Courts Must Stop Playing Games, Voters Should Decide Election

01.20.11» Chicago Teamsters Link With Chinese Labor Federation for Trade Union Partnership
Coli: Teamsters in Illinois Take Major Step Towards Global Cooperation

01.20.11» Workers' Compensation Laws Upheld in Springfield
Labor Helps Close Window on Unnecessary Changes for Injured Workers

01.04.11» SLIDESHOW: City Workers Attend Special Meeting on Chicago Municipal Election
Local 700 Trustees Join Members to Discuss Candidates, Labor Issues

12.28.10» Register Now for Union-Wide Women's Committee Meeting
Members Invited to Help Improve Representation for Teamster Women

12.28.10» City of Markham Must Pay Members, Judge Rules
Local 700 Members Will Finally Receive $528,000 in Back Pay

12.28.10» Lake County Sheriff's Department Employees Vote Overwhelmingly for Teamsters
Approximately 200 Law Enforcement Workers Join Local 700

12.20.10» Durham School Bus Workers Choose Teamsters Union
Lake Villa Drivers and Aides Unite for Fairness and Respect

12.13.10» VIDEO: Joint Council 25 Rides in Toys for Tots Parade
Teamsters Make Annual Contributions to Children in Need

12.03.10» Nearly 200 School Bus Workers Secure Teamster Contract
New Members in South Holland Ratify First Agreement With Local 777

12.03.10» Belvidere School Bus Workers Vote to Join Teamsters
Local 777 Organizes More Than 160 Workers in United Campaign

11.24.10» Specialty License Plates Available Soon for Indiana Teamsters
State to Offer First Teamster Plates Starting January 1, 2011

11.23.10» SLIDESHOW: Indiana Teamsters Unveil New Driver Training Center
After 20 Years, Local 142 Realizes Dream to Train Qualified Truck Drivers

11.19.10» Coli Appointed to Preckwinkle's Transition Team
Local 700 Trustee Providing Insight to Cook County Board President-Elect's Criminal Justice Sub-Committee

11.05.10» Republican Bill Brady Concedes Defeat to Pat Quinn
Labor-Friendly Leader to Begin First Full Term as Illinois Governor

11.03.10» Teamster Field Operations Help Secure Victory for Pat Quinn
Gov. Quinn: 'I Believe We Have Won'

10.14.10» Governor, Legislative Leaders Rally Teamsters
Legislators Talk With Union Representatives About Importance of Nov. 2 Election

10.07.10» School Bus Workers Keep Fighting for Teamster Contract
Negotiations Near One-Year Mark for Arlington Heights Drivers

10.01.10» Teamster Stewards Improve Representation With Annual Training
Joint Council 25 Offers Support to English-, Spanish-Speaking Stewards

09.29.10» SLIDESHOW: Joint Council 25 Women Come Together During National Convention
Local Affiliates Find Unity at Teamster Women's Conference in Minneapolis

09.23.10» Gov. Quinn Joins Teamsters to Welcome New TV Drama, Jobs to Chicago
Local 727 Members Begin Work on 'Ride-Along'

09.10.10» Joint Council 25 Hosts Inaugural Women's Seminar
More Than 80 Teamster Women Come Together to Foster Empowerment, Creativity

09.08.10» Local 727 Goes to Federal Court to Challenge MPEA Overhaul Legislation
Coli: 'It Doesn't Matter If We Win Or Lose, We Have to Fight'

08.30.10» Register Now for Teamster Stewards Training
Upcoming Event Offers Study of Rights, Protocol for Union Stewards

08.25.10» Forty-Five Workers Fight Anti-Union Campaign to Join Teamsters
Local 330 Prepares to Negotiate Contract for Illinois Transfer Drivers

08.20.10» SLIDESHOW: Local 700 Hosts Rally Against Violence
Teamster Leaders, Members Address Deficiencies at Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

08.18.10» Pharmacist Learns Value of Teamster Power the Hard Way
Lucafo Reinstated Nine Months After Wrongful Termination

08.13.10» SLIDESHOW: 'Transformers' Take Over Chicago
Local 727 Members Work on Blockbuster Movie's Windy City Shoot

07.21.10» Teamster Leaders Join Pat Quinn at Washington Reception
Teamsters Local 727 Members Work on Blockbuster Movie's Seven-Week Shoot

07.21.10» Stepan Continues Lockout After Seven Hours of Negotiations
More Than 200 Teamsters Still Locked Out Following Contract Expiration

07.16.10» Teamster Reinstated With Full Back Pay at Chicago Parking Location
Hiker Back to Work More Than a Year After Wrongful Termination

07.07.10» Valets Overwhelmingly Vote to Ratify Three-Year Contract
Local 727 Helps to Secure Raises, More Paid Time Off for More Than 600 Teamsters

07.01.10» Teamsters Reach Agreement With Funeral Industry Giant SCI
Funeral Workers at 17 Area Facilities Ratify Three-Year Contract

07.01.10» After Unfair Terminations, Teamsters Reclaim Jobs at Nursing Home
Local 743 Pushes Back Against 'Disrespectful' Company

07.01.10» Record Teamster Turnout Approves Blue Cross Blue Shield Contract
Wage Increases, Bonuses Highlight New Advantages for Local 743 Members

06.24.10» Contract Negotiations Enter Final Stages for Directors at 17 Area Funeral Homes
Labor Disputes Could Be on Horizon for Facilities Owned by Funeral Industry Giant SCI

06.21.10» SLIDESHOW: City of Chicago Allows Companies to Pay Substandard Wages
Teamsters Take to the Streets to Monitor Subcontractors, Hired Trucks

06.21.10» Teamsters Raise Record Figures for Breast Cancer Network
Hundreds of Members Show Support During Annual Walk to Empower

06.17.10» SLIDESHOW: TNBC Brings Families Together for Fun
Chicago Chapter's Annual Event Draws About 250 People

06.16.10» VIDEO: CasKars Off and Rolling
Local 727 Steward Mark Rizzo Turns Caskets Into Go-Karts

06.09.10» Council Resolution Urges City of Chicago to End Wage Disparity
City's Refusal to Give 911 Supervisors Equal Pay Could Result in Costly Arbitration

06.03.10» McCormick Place Overhaul Legislation Signed Into Law
General Assembly Rejects Gov. Quinn's Amendatory Veto; Teamsters Filing Lawsuit

05.27.10» Hampton Inn O'Hare Disrespects Housekeepers
Management Prevents Progress During Contract Negotiations With Teamsters

05.25.10» Teamsters Continue to Fight McCormick Place Bill
Union Leaders Meeting with Governor to Discuss Alternatives to Legislation

05.25.10» Court Service Deputies Have Their Say
Local 700 Holds Meeting to Get Input for Contract Proposal

05.21.10» Teamsters Protect Work Hour Restrictions for Osco Pharmacists
New Three-Year Contract Also Includes Raises

05.17.10» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Come Together in Support of Gov. Quinn
Members Join Quinn Campaign to Visit 50,000 Voters This Summer

05.12.10» CVS Pharmacists Ratify Three-Year Contract
Agreement Includes Wage Increases, Legal and Educational Assistance Benefit

05.11.10» Highland Park Police Officers Get Contract After Long Struggle
2 1/2-Year Agreement Includes Retroactive Raises

05.08.10» AUDIO: Local 700 Expands Member Communications With Second Town Hall Conference Call
Teamster Leaders Share Updates, Field Questions From Members

05.05.10» Taft High School Students Get Lesson in Labor
Local 727 Business Agents Use Hands-On Approach to Teach Kids About Teamsters

05.03.10» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Rally to Support Illinois School Bus Workers
Report on Anti-Worker Activities Delivered at Durham Headquarters

05.03.10» SLIDESHOW: Lt. Governor Candidate Simon Joins Supporters at Kickoff Reception
Teamsters to Participate in Housewalks for Gov. Quinn in May

04.30.10» Teamsters Offer Free Legal Aid to Health Care Workers
Local 743 Partners With Chicago Lawyers to Provide Confidential Assistance

04.29.10» Translation Service Available to Spanish-Speaking Teamsters
Local 743 Offers New Technology During Membership Meetings

04.29.10» PRESS RELEASE: Court Service Deputies Attacked,
Told Not to File Charges

Attacks Highlight Understaffing of Cook County Courts System

04.19.10» Pension Overhaul Will Affect New Public Employees
Retirement Age Increase Among Many Changes for Individuals Hired After Jan. 1, 2011

04.16.10» First Student Drivers, Monitors Choose Teamsters
Illinois School Bus Workers Seek Fair Treatment, Improved Working Conditions

04.15.10» McCook Firefighters Unanimously Approve Teamster Representation
Local 700's New Members Seek Fair, Consistent System With First Contract

04.12.10» Precast Workers Vote to Join Teamsters
Amid Anti-Union Assault, Aurora Workers Organize With Teamsters Local 673

03.31.10» Teamster-Supported Prevailing Wage Bill Passes
Illinois House

Joint Council 25 Fights for Equal Rights for Aggregate Haulers

03.23.10» State Lawmakers Draft Bill to Overhaul
Public Pensions

Legislators Fail to Consult Public Employee Unions on
Retirement Changes

03.19.10» SLIDESHOW: City of Chicago Forces Teamsters to Take Day Off Without Pay
Water Management Workers Rally in Response to Unfair Labor Practices

03.15.10» LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Gov. Quinn Proposes
2011 Budget

Education, Human Services Face Potentially Significant Cuts

03.04.10» Register Now for Teamsters' Walk to Empower
Help Those Affected By Breast Cancer By Walking in Chicago
on May 9

03.03.10» Teamsters Overwhelmingly Authorize Unfair Labor Practice Strike
Strike Option to Serve As Available Resource in Contract Fight

02.12.10» Continental Fleet Service Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters
Workers at O'Hare, Other National Airports Take Crucial Step for Brighter Future

02.11.10» Veteran Teamster Social Worker Returns to Work
Local 743 Fights to Reinstate Steward, Secures Extensive Back Pay

02.11.10» Spanish-Speaking Staff Denied Martin Luther King Holiday
Teamsters Intervene to Guarantee Equal Rights for All Workers

01.28.10» One Man's Trash, Another's Treasure

01.27.10» Teamster Participation Integral to Illinois Primaries
Rallies, Volunteer Efforts Define Final Election Push

01.22.10» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Walk to Support Pat Quinn
Members Canvas Neighborhoods as Primary Election Nears

01.21.10» Hoffa Urges Teamsters to Support Haiti
Earthquake Victims

Teamsters Take Action to Mobilize During Crisis to Help Haiti

01.21.10» Teamsters Seek Reversal of Bush-era
Hours-of-Service Rule

Teamsters Oppose 34-Hour 'Restart' as Threat to Driver Health,
Public Safety

01.20.10» Unions Propose 'Bill of Rights' at McCormick Place
Greater Transparency Necessary to Pass Savings Along to Customers

01.15.10» Central Grocers Ratifies Teamster Contract
Local 703 Secures Wage, Vacation Increases for Warehouse Workers

01.15.10» Hoffa Meets With Vice President Biden to Press
for Job Creation

Teamsters General President Discusses Urgent Need for Jobs

01.14.10» Hoffa Praises Obama for Proposing 'Responsibility Fee' on Big Banks
Teamsters Leader Says Tax Atones for Financial Recklessness

01.13.10» Cape Air Pilots Vote to Rejoin Teamsters
Re-Vote Ordered By National Mediation Board Due to Management Interference

01.13.10» Planet Honda Joins Teamsters
Local 731 Welcomes Drivers, Porters With Suburban Dealership

01.13.10» Teamsters Join Gov. Quinn to Announce Brookfield Zoo Repairs
Joint Council 25 Works With State to Prevent Layoffs, Create
New Jobs

01.06.10» Applications Now Accepted for Union Scholarships
Chicago Federation of Labor Scholarships Available to Area Students

01.06.10» Veteran Teamster Honored for Labor Commitment
Local 142 Organizer Receives Award for Charitable, Union Service


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