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Teamsters Local 743 Officers & Staff
"Have A Voice".....
Proud History. Bright Future.
Continuing a strong legacy of advocacy for our membership.
Teamsters Local 743 President
Debra Simmons-Peterson
BAGCRAFT Members Meeting
Reviewing contract issues, concerns and health insurance.
Unity through Diversity...
Local 743 members are diverse and in demand.
Organizing Our Membership
Local 743 reps meet with Waukegan, IL companies.
Fight For Your Rights
Local 743 members attending a rally.
Emmy-Award Making Members
Members hard at working creating entertainment's top honor.
Your Local Needs You...
Support your Local 743 by attending monthly membership meetings.
A Wealth of Information
Your Local 743 office always keeps you informed!
Rapid Response Workshop, 2/13/14
In Conjunction with Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Teamsters Local 743 Officers & Staff
Alex Ramirez & Tracy Reed
Supporting Teamsters Community Events
... including the Y-Me® Breast Cancer Walk & more!
Teamsters Local 743 Monthly Meetings
First Monday of each month at 743 headquarters
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For over 70 years, Local 743 has played a pivotal role in the IBT organization.
Once called the "progressive union," Local 743 has been at the forefront of the battle for workers' rights and civil rights in Chicago and Illinois.
Local 743 is home to more than 11,000 hardworking men and women serving health care, mail order, technical and warehouse employees. Local 743 believes that workers are the union. We are committed to putting members first and empowering men and women with the tools to help enrich their lives and their families.
Teamsters Local 743 is an affiliate of Teamsters Joint Council 25, which represents more than 125,000 hardworking men and women throughout Illinois and northwest Indiana.
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| St. Regis Rally No Longer Necessary Due To Successful Negotiations |
The St. Regis Crystal rally, scheduled for Monday, February 24th, has been cancelled by Local 743 President Debra Simmons-Peterson, due to both parties reaching an agreement to bargain in good faith on behalf of the membership, with both seniority and vacation pay being addressed during the discussions.
"It was a successful situation," says President Peterson.
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| Press Release: Local 743 Rally At St. Regis Crystal |
Teamsters Local 743 Schedules Rally At St. Regis Crystal In Dispute Of Unsettled RS Owens & CO. Bargaining Agreement
Local 743 bargained with R.S. Owens regarding closing and termination of employment, yet the issue of vacation pay remains unresolved.
CHICAGO, IL -- Teamsters Local 743 had a collective bargaining agreement with RS Owens & Company, Inc.
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| Local 743 Members Raise Voices to Elect New Executive Board |
On Jan. 1, the membership of Teamsters Local 743 made a powerful and progressive statement for the future by electing new leadership with the Have A Voice Slate. The re-established Local 743 Executive Board, led by President Debra Simmons-Peterson, took the oath of office and was formally seated after the New Year.
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2014 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
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Local 743 Members who have a child that is graduating from High School in 2014 are eligible to apply for the following scholarships.
PLEASE NOTE: Each scholarship has its own application guidelines and eligibility requirements – please see complete application for specific criteria to apply:
1. James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship
- Also available to grandchildren of Teamster members
- Deadline to apply: March 31, 2014
- Click to download application
2. Chicago Federation of Labor - William Lee Memorial Scholarship Award
- Deadline to apply: March 1, 2014
- Click to download application
3. Teamsters Local 743 President’s Scholarship
- Deadline to apply: April 25, 2014
- Click to download application
For more information, "like us" on Facebook, and "follow us" on Twitter. You can also call the Teamsters Local 743 at 773-254-7460.
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