In Memoriam of Brother Harold Irving
Saturday, February 6th, 2021, Teamsters Local 700 suffered a devastating blow with the loss of Brother Harold Irving. Devoted husband and father of two, Harold always made [...]
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Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month has been set as a time to celebrate and reflect on the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans throughout history. Originating in [...]
Unit of the Week: Grundy County Dispatchers
Being a city in rural Illinois has its challenges, but our dispatchers in Grundy County are able to cover a wide range of territory, serving some of Illinois’ most [...]
Teamsters Win First Round in Battle Over Bids
Teamsters Local 700 is proud to report our hard work has paid off. By standing together, as Teamsters, CCDOC Officers successfully delayed Sheriff Dart’s unfair bid [...]
Unit of the Week: Oak Forest Dispatchers
The skilled and resourceful Dispatchers of Oak Forest must always be on their toes. They are the conduit between Oak Forest residents and First Responders; an awesome [...]
Teamsters Local 700 President Ramon D. Williams Moves forward Against Sheriff Dart’s Harmful Bid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2021 Communications Department Teamsters Local 700 1-847-939-9700 info@teamsterslocal700.com Teamsters Local 700 President Ramon D. [...]
A Sanctuary for First Responders
First Responders, our heroes on the front lines, are often exposed to situations which put them at risk of developing trauma. And with the arrival of Covid-19, danger and [...]
JTDC ARBITRATOR ORDER ON UPCOMING SHIFT BIDS.
The current bid at the JTDC is occurring under an arbitrator’s order resolving a grievance filed by the union over the JTDC’s failure to hold a bid in accordance with the [...]
Unit of the Week: Summit Clerks
Historic and diverse, the Village of Summit exudes the feeling of a small, family-friendly community where people take care of each other. The Summit Clerks are instrumental [...]
In Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It is an understatement to say that Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man. To this day, his accomplishments remain unparalleled, as he blazed the trail for [...]