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Teamsters Local 700 Proudly Observes Labor Day in Honor of all Union Workers

September 1, 2017

On Labor Day, we remember the dedication, commitment and tremendous courage of union members throughout history. It is our opportunity and our duty to recognize the [read more...]

Help our Brothers and Sisters Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

September 1, 2017

Communities in south Texas are reeling from one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. Hurricane Harvey has resulted in unprecedented flooding that is devastating [read more...]

Three Lake County Correctional Officers Save Man’s Life in Courtroom

August 24, 2017

Lake County Sheriff’s Correctional Officers Karrie Lee and Melissa Dunn, along with Sergeant Timothy Specht, helped save a man’s life in a courtroom where they were [read more...]

Motorcycle Ride Raises Money for Teamsters Local 700 Benevolent Fund

August 7, 2017

Teamsters Local 700, along with Illinois Harley Davidson and Roxi’s Gaming Parlor, hosted a motorcycle run on Sunday, Aug. 6 to benefit the Teamsters Local 700 Benevolent [read more...]

Burr Ridge Police Department Joins Teamsters Local 700

July 27, 2017

Teamsters Local 700 welcomes 18 new members of the Burr Ridge Police Department who voted to join the Teamsters and leave their previous union, the Fraternal Order of Police. [read more...]

Condolences to the Family of Frank Tonkovich, a True Teamster

July 26, 2017

Everyone at Teamsters Local 700 was saddened to hear about the passing of longtime Teamster member Frank Tonkovich last weekend. Frank worked at the Cook County Department of [read more...]

Teamsters at Northwest Mosquito Abatement District Help Keep Threat of Mosquitoes Away

July 24, 2017

After a series of storms brought several inches of rain to the Northwest suburbs last week, flooding caused many residents to be stranded and many businesses to close. [read more...]

Becky Strzechowski Named President of Teamsters Joint Council 25

July 12, 2017

John T. Coli, who has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters since 1971 and served as President of Teamsters Joint Council 25 for more than 15 years, has [read more...]

Teamsters Local 700 Appalled at City of Chicago Inspector General’s Report

June 2, 2017

In a blatant attempt to impact contract negotiations in the aftermath of an unprecedented 10 year agreement that brought stability and labor peace to the City of Chicago, the [read more...]

Take Action: Pension-cutting bills moving in the General Assembly

May 18, 2017

It’s critical that you call your State Representative TODAY to urge a NO vote on SB 16, HB 4027, HB 4045 or any other bill that cuts the pensions of public employees. Dial [read more...]

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