Stickney Fire Department Fights Multiple-Alarm Fire
On November 5, 2020, our members at the Stickney Fire Department fought a multiple-alarm fire at a junk yard in Stickney. Several other fire departments were called in to [...]
Local 700 News
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Process Opens Nov. 30, 2020
Each year, children and dependents of Teamsters have a great opportunity to receive tuition assistance from the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF). The [...]
Unit of the Week: Chicago State University
On its beautiful, 161-acre campus, CSU employs a wide variety of our members: groundskeepers, mechanics, drivers/helpers, distribution center employees, and mailroom clerks. [...]
Unit of the Week: Lincolnwood Public Works
Throughout strict quarantine orders, the employees of the Lincolnwood Public Works Department have continued to maintain indispensable services for this beautiful and [...]
Members of Riverside School District 96 Custodians Win Big in New Contract
Riverside School District 96 Custodians Win Big in their New One (1) Year Agreement The new one (1) year contract was received and signed by Local 700 on behalf of the [...]
Local 700 Urges Members to Contact their Senators to Vote PRO (H.R. 842) Union
Teamsters know better than anyone that freedom needs constant protection. The right to organize and demand fair treatment from an employer is one of our cherished American [...]
Unit of the Week: City of Chicago Fleet and Facilities Management
Our Drivers of Fleet and Facilities Management (2FM) have a mission: to keep the city safely running at all times. Besides being entrusted with maintaining service trucks [...]
TEAMSTERS SPEAK OUT AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT HOUSE BILL 1727
Brothers and Sisters of Law Enforcement, families of Law Enforcement, and friends of Law Enforcement: Illinois House Representatives Restorative Justice Committee has voted [...]
Covid Vaccinations Available for City of Chicago Teamsters
What we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! Voluntary vaccinations are now available for Teamsters Local 700 Members who work for the City of Chicago. Please click [...]
Unit of the Week: City of Chicago Department of Transportation, Division of Electrical Operations
Have you ever been in a traffic jam only to realize that it’s been caused by a flashing red light at an intersection? Our Drivers in the City of Chicago Department of [...]
Unit of the Week: Mental Health – Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois residents are as tough as they come, but even we aren’t immune to the stressors of life. We would like to congratulate our members with the Illinois Mental Health [...]
CCDOC Bargaining Update
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Bargaining Update
Unit of the Week: Glendale Heights Building Maintenance
The Building Maintenance Department are the unsung heroes of the Village of Glendale Heights. They provide safety and comfort for civil employees as well as the community on [...]
Local Union Ballot Tally Certification
