Cook County

Teamsters Local 700 Will Continue to Fight HB 3653, Calls on Governor to Veto

January 13, 2021 // 0 Comments

Brothers and Sisters, The direct efforts of Teamsters Local 700 has led to the removal of language eliminating qualified immunity and collective bargaining for peace officers [...]

Survey Shows Sheriff’s Failure to Protect the Jail and Its Employees

November 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

A recent survey conducted by Teamsters Local 700 in reveals that Sheriff Tom Dart is failing to protect his employees inside the Cook County jail. The survey reveals he [...]

Unit of the Week: Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

November 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

Our members of the JTDC have the hardest jobs imaginable, especially during these dangerous times. We revere their dedication to their work and their tough resolve. They [...]

Sheriff Dart Silent as COVID-19 Cases Among CCDOC Officers on the Rise

October 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has not issued any new guidelines or safety measures as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in October. As cases among Cook County Department of [...]

Get Caught Up With the Cook County Clerks October Newsletter!

October 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

Click here for the Cook County Clerks October [...]

Teamsters Local 700 President Ramon D. Williams Testimony Read Before the Cook County Board Of Commissioners

September 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

The testimony was read before the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday October 22nd. Full Testimony below. [...]

Unit of the Week: CC Forest Preserve Members

September 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

Members of the Cook County Forest Preserve work in many different types of roles with the overall objective of keeping our natural spaces beautiful and safe for residents to [...]

Teamsters Local 700 Announces the Start of Contract Negotiations with Cook County Sheriff’s Office

August 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Noelle Hardy, noelleh@teamsterslocal700.com Teamsters Local 700 Announces the Start of Contract Negotiations with Cook County Sheriff’s [...]

Dorothy Brown Willingly Puts our Members in Harm’s Way

August 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

Teamsters Local 700 is alarmed at the disrespectful and heartless leadership shown by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Dorothy Brown’s maleficence in [...]

Unit of the Week: Beecher Police Dept.

July 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

During these stressful times, the Beecher Police Department has continued to keep their pleasant and unique community safe. These officers strive to bridge the gap between [...]