Welcome to Local 726
Teamsters News
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
-ATTENTION: ALL CITY EMPLOYEES-
-On-Line Bid Applications-
-On-Line Bid Application Example-
-Example Page 2-
-Chicagoland Laborers' Training and Apprentice Center-
-Joint Council with Local 786 are Working to Register Teamsters Members to Vote-
-2008-09 IBT Scholarship Information-
-Teamsters For Obama-
-Teamsters Local 726 Election Results-
-Justice For All Article In Teamsters Magazine-
-The 2008-2009 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund-
-Oak Forest Picket-
-Job Assistance and Training-
-Hoffa Talks About Rising Min. Wage-
-Tollway Lobby Day-
-Brother Derrick Hammond-
-Aldermen gripe about deal in Shakman case-
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Prevailing Wage Rate
Effective July 1, 2008 the prevailing wage rate for all 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.
Upcoming Events!!!
-Chicago Temsters Hispanic Caucus BOXING NIGHT-
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, October 9, 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 Laura Geisheker 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, October 9, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Thursday, December, 11, 2008
2009 Retiree Club Meeting Dates:
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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.
-Info Update 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.
2008 - 2008 Scholarship and Counseling Program Calendar
Registration Forms Due: November 21, 2008
Financial Aid Workshops(7:30pm): December 4, 2008
Jaunary 14, 2009
Last Date To Register for the January 6, 2009
FEBRUARY 7, 2009 ACT TEST: January 7 - 16 (late Fee)
Individual Student Conferences November 20
(6:15, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15) December 3,9,10,15,17
January 7,12,21,29
February 3,11
High School Information Form Due March 3, 2008
Scholarship Examinitation will be March 7, 2009
held at 8:45am Saturday
Scholarship Award Night May 2009 Union Meeting
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
-Election Supervisor's Certification-
Click the link below for the statement released by the Office of the Election Supervisor announcing the final ballot tabulation results.
-Ballot Documents-Current Bid Announcement
-2 Hour Seasonal-
-On-Line Bid Applications-
-On-Line Bid Application Example-
-Example Page 2-
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Department of Human Resources
Room 100 City Hall Service Center
Hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
312-744- 1369
On-Line http://www.cityofchicago.org/careerworks
or write
Department of Human Resources Room 1100
121 North LaSalle Street
Chicago Il. 60602
312- 744-4976
TTY 312-744-2563
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An applicant must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of application.
Closing date for applications: Open Until Further Notice Note: applications must be submitted by the individual applicant.
NO SECOND PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
DUTIES: Under supervision, a pool motor truck driver, works full time temporary assignments at various locations as needed and operates a wide variety of motor vehicles and power equipment.
Transport materials, tools, equipment and personnel to and from projects. Drives sweepers, snow plows, and spreaders to clear streets, and airfields, runways and spread sand and salt, drives garbage trucks and refuge collection trucks. Inspects equipment for proper operation. Positions at airport communicate with other drivers and the control tower personnel while on the airfield. Peforms related duties as required.
Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of candidates who pass this examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Placement on the eligible list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the City of Chicago, it is merely a statement of eligibility.
ALL REFERENCE TO SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.