Planet Honda Joins Teamsters

Local 731 Welcomes Drivers, Porters With Suburban Dealership

Workers with Planet Honda in Matteson have overwhelmingly voted for Teamster representation, joining more than 120 Illinois car dealerships represented by Teamsters Local 731.

Serving as drivers, porters, utility supervisors and counter and stock room attendants, employees manage all levels of operation at the Honda dealership. The bargaining unit of 13 workers is eager to enjoy the benefits and protection of its first union contract.

“The hardworking people of Planet Honda really wanted a voice in their workplace and the Teamsters couldn’t be more proud to represent them,” said John J. Lisner, Local 731 Secretary-Treasurer. “Just as these workers can’t wait to have their terms and conditions negotiated for the very first time, the union is fully prepared to secure their contract.”

Planet Honda mechanics are also union employees, represented by Auto Mechanics Local 701.

Teamsters Local 731 is an affiliate of Teamsters Joint Council 25, which represents more than 100,000 hardworking men and women throughout Illinois.

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