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Angola Project Assembly, Tollway Lobby Day and Scholarship Award Pictures

Angola Project Assembly at Prosser Academy

Some of the photos above are from the Teamsters Angola Project Assembly held at Prosser Academy in Chicago on 2/26/08.The event was a great success. With the support and additional funding from the Teamsters the students have raised approximately $18,000.00 to date to help build a school in Africa

Prevailing Wage Rate

Effective July 1, 2008 the prevailing wage rate for all City of Chicago PREVAILING RATE EMPLOYEES ONLY will be $.75 cents per hour. This increase does not apply to any negotiated rate employee. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 312.666.5772.

Bylaw Changes Voted Down By Members

March 19, 2008-An overwelming majority of 726 members voted down the changes in the bylaws during the General Membership Meeting.Therefore the bylaws will remain the same.

General Membership Meetings

A motion was passed at our General Membership Meeting to suspend the meetings for the months of June, July and August. Our next monthly membership meeting will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 6:30pm in the Lower Hall of 300 S. Ashland. All meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We hope to see everyone there!

Remaining 2008 Meeting Dates:

September 17, 2008 at 6:30pm

Retiree Club Meeting

Our next Retiree meeting will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lower Hall of 300 S. Ashland Ave. If you will be attending this meeting, kindly respond to Nadine at our office at 312.666.5772, also if you know of any other retired Brothers or Sisters, please extend this invitation to them as well.

2008 Retiree Club Meeting Dates:

Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10am

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008

City of Chicago Contract Ratified!~

The City agreed to make minimal changes in the contract, and the members were pleased. Voting took place on October 4,2007 and the results were 974 Yes to 159 No. The new agreement will benefit our union members by guaranteeing them a prevailing rate for 10-years and maintaining control of our healthcare costs. This contract, agreed to by the other 33 members unions that are part of the Coalition of Unionized Public Employees (COUPE) includes the following:

*Prevailing rate for 10 years

*Joint labor and management committee to have authority and control over healthcare

*Renew side letter which prohibits the City from subcontracting or privatizing work which causes layoffs to Teamsters

*MTD Pool Drivers guaranteed same benefits as probationary career service employees

*Expedited grievance and arbitration provisions

*Retroactivity, including retirees

*Payment of wages, more union involvement in payroll and payment issues

*All driving time will count toward your seniority

For more information on the City of Chicago contract, contact a business agent at 312.666.5772

Glendale Hts Ratified Contract

On August 28,2007 the Village of Glendale Heights Public Services ratified their contract with 45 yes and 0 no. Glendale Heights Building Maintenance ratified their contract with 8 yes and 0 no.

Cook County Contract

The Cook County Highway Department and Hospital ratified the contract unamiously

Attn: Union Stewards -Informational Update Forms-

This is a reminder to please have each member in your department complete an informational update form and either mail or fax it to the office (312)666-7581. The forms are being sent to all Union Steward. You can also click the link below and print out the form.

Illinois Senate Passed House Bill 426

May 17, 2007- The IL Senate passed House Bill 426- legislation that changes the Primary Election date from the third Tuesday, in March to the first Tuesday in Feb. For the 2008 Primary Election date on February 5, the following schedule applies: The Candidates may begin petition circulation on August 7, 2007; Candidates may file petition with the State Board of Elections of the Local Election Authority between October 29 and November 5; Early voting will begin on January 14, 2008 and end on January 31, 2008.

2007 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the following students who have the top six scores for the 2007 Scholarship Program:

Lindsey Campbell

Brian Chapp

Jamesa Marshall

Brett Wescott

Sean Hitz

Stephanie Fugiel

Teamsters Joint Council 25 Presents

Youth Boxing Club

The club is a great opportunity for people of all ages to participate in a competitive sport, learn about self-defense and stay in shape. For more information, call Gino Rodriguez-Coach at 708.903.8889 or Joint Council 25 at 312.421.2600

ELECTION SUPERVISOR'S CERTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2006 IBT INTERNATIONAL OFFICER ELECTION

Click the link below for the statement released by the Office of the Election Supervisor announcing the final ballot tabulation results.