Additional Taxes Will Destroy Good-Paying Distribution Jobs, Coli Says The Teamsters oppose the Chicago City Council’s proposed additional tax on sodas and other beverages because it would put thousands of jobs in jeopardy. More than…
Joint Council 25, Local 727 Fight Against Reduced Race Cards The Illinois Racing Board on June 23 rejected Arlington International Racecourse’s request to allow fewer than eight races per live card at Illinois racetracks. The…
Newest Members of Local 727 Keep the Faith in Union Movement Vinegar is Bob Maza’s unofficial family business. Maza followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps as an operator at Fleischmann’s Vinegar Co., beginning at…
Support Chicago Parking Garages Employing Thousands of Teamsters A new free mobile app allows users to find nearby parking garages and lots in the Chicago area. The Parking Industry Labor Management Committee (PILMC) created the…
“Without Knowledge, Everything Is Dark.” Local 727 Parking Member Fulfills Educational Dreams Berhane Hailemichael has played myriad roles throughout his life. Freedom fighter. Refugee. Husband. Father. Student. Teamster. And in every role, he said one…