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Robert Simpson's career began as a Montgomery Ward employee in 1952. He quickly began actively organizing employees at Montgomery Ward, where he served as a Union Steward. In 1962, Bob was elected as a Trustee of Local 743 and was assigned as an Organizer. In 1966, he became Director of Organizing for Local 743 and six years later he served as the Recording Secretary.
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The application process is now open for the 2021 Teamsters Local 743 Presidents' Scholarship.
All applications must be received by the Local 743 Presidents' Scholarship Committee no later than Friday, April 23 2021.
Please see below to downlaod the Application.
Download:
 2021 Local 743 Presidents Scholarship Application.pdf
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Applications are now available for the 2021 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships. Each year, the CFL awards 10 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors, five to the winners of the Academic Competition and five to the winners of the Random Drawing. The scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, may be used at any accredited college or university in the United States.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way we live, but not the way we love. Teamsters Local 743 takes that to heart and has once again pulled together to help out the families of two members who went through incredible loss in 2020.
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Teamsters Local 743 will hold a Nominations Meeting on January 4, 2021 via Zoom Video Conference. Union Members who wish to attend must call the Union Hall at (773) 299-1780 to request registation and veify your active membership status/eligibility to attend. Once your eligibility with a zoom invitation to join the meeting scheduled for Jan. 4.
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Nominations Mtg. Notice - Spanish.pdf
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The 2021 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund application process will open on November 30, 2020. Applications will be due March 1, 2021. Please refer any interested high school seniors who are the sons, daughters, or financial dependents of Teamster members to the scholarshpis official website: jrhmsf.org.
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Please click to read the latest Local 743 Bulletin Announcement. English & Spanish versions available.
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Teamsters Local 743 Car Caravan & Rally to protest the closing of Mercy Hospital & service cuts at Provident Hospital
On September 10, 2020, Teamsters Local 743 organized a Car Caravan Parade and Rally in support of Mercy and Provident Hospital workers who are being affected by the recent closure and restructuring announcements for both institutions.
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Dear Teamster Sisters and Brothers,
The Teamsters Women's Conference is continuing to provide timely, topic-specific webinars that we hope are helpful to you during this unusual and stressful time. While they do not take the place of our in-person conference, it's an opportunity to hear from Teamster Sisters as well as experts in fields that affect us.
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Summary and Resources
www.teamsters.org/covid-19
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. This fact sheet will be updated as needed. See links at the bottom of this page for the most up-to-date information.
Download:
coronavirus_flier.pdf
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When the COVID-19 Pandemic first hit Chicago, Rush University Medical Center Patient Care Technicians Catina Reed and Aisha Slaughter were designated to work on COVID-19 units, taking care of patients battling the virus.
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Debra McCaa is a Patient Case Specialist for the University of Chicago Medical Center, and also a Steward for Teamsters Local 743. She believes the Teamsters union empowers workers, creates a sense of pride & unity among members, and fights to make sure they're treated fairly.
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Join Teamsters Local 743 and other community organizations as we come together to help end healthcare disparities and demand a single standard of care for all people!
We will be meeting at 1835 W. Harrison at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27.
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Please see the attached letter from Local 743 President Debra Simmons-Peterson on the death of George Floyd and local and national protests.
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***Please be advised***Team Care workers at Central States Pension Fund, ended their strike Monday. Over 200 Teamster workers continued to show unity and strength on the second day of the strike.
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Teamster employees who work for TeamCare and the Central States Pension Fund have voted to strike. The rain and cold couldn’t stop over 200 Teamster employees from Standing Strong on day one of the strike. One of the major issues is production standards for call-center workers. The members will be back on the strike line on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6 am.
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Joint Council 25 Women's Committee 7th Annual Gala and Scholarship Banquet
The Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee will be hosting their 7th Annual Gala on Saturday March 9, 2019 at the Capri Banquets, 6240 Joliet Road Countryside, Il.
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The February General Membership Meeting will be held on February 4, 2019 at the local 743 union hall. Officer Gregory Moore from the Cook County Health and Hospitals Systems will be conducting an active shooter presentation.
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Each year dozens of Teamsters Local 743 members participate in support of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk event at Chicago's Soldiers Field. This year, Local 743 in partnership with Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women’s Committee has committed to be the Start-Line Sponsor.
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 Breast Cancer Registration 2018_Page_2.jpg
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Please be advised that Teamsters Local 743 will be resuming its monthly
membership meetings which are held every first Monday of the month,
beginning on October 1, 2018 at the Local 743 Union Hall. Union Members and
Stewards are strongly encouraged to attend!
Please see meeting information below:
DATE: Monday, October 1, 2018
TIME: 6:00PM
PLACE: LOCAL 743 Union Hall
4620 South Tripp
Chicago, IL 60632
773-254-7460
Download:
Membership Meeting Bulletin.pdf
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Teamsters Local 743 Stewards attend
Joint Council 25 Annual Stewards Training
Several dozen local 743 stewards attended the Joint Council 25 Annual Stewards Training on Saturday August 19, 2017 at Joint Council 25 in Park Ridge Illinois.
John Magna from Illinois Advocates and Labor and employment practitioner John R. Bielski from Pennsylvania were the class instructors.
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***MEMBER 24 HOUR HOTLINE***
Teamsters Local 743 now has a 24 hour designated phone line for members to call when there is an issue or concern on your worksite.
Members can leave messages 24 hours a day seven days a week.
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Teamsters Joint Council 25 Womens Committee and the
Teamsters Black Caucus host a School Supply Drive
Joint Council 25 Women's Committee and the Teamsters Black Caucus are teaming up to host a School Supply Drive at this years Bud Billiken
Day Parade on Saturday August 12, 2017. Early arrival is suggested. Look for the Teamsters Joint Council Tent.
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Our Newsletter Is Going Digital
As a labor organization, staying connected with our members is very important to Local 743. To save trees and to put more resources towards more programs and initiatives that will improve our members lives, our newsletter is moving towards an electronic format.
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Our Newsletter Is Going Digital
As a labor organization, staying connected with our members is very important to Local 743. To save trees and to put more resources towards more programs and initiatives that will improve our members lives, our newsletter is moving towards an electronic format.
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Walking Tour with The Illinois Labor Society. A tour the Historic Pullman District
Join the Teamster Joint Council Women's Committee On Saturday July 8, 2017 as they host a walking tour of the Historic Pullman District and learn about the important part that they played in Chicago History and the Labor Movement. They will meet at 10:00 am at 11200 South Cottage Grove.
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Teamsters Local 743 will be holding the 2017 Presidents Scholarship banquet on Monday June 5, 2017 at the Teamsters 743 union hall. Please come out and help celebrate these amazing group of young men and women. Banquet starts at 6 pm and awards ceremony starts at 7 pm.
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Rally at Navy Pier
Please join your fellow Teamster Brothers and Sisters as we support Teamster security, fire and safety officers that are currently striking for fairness at Navy Pier. Saturday May 27, 2017 at 8 p.m.
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Teamsters Local 743 and XSport Fitness are Teaming Up!
Teamsters Local 743 and XSport Fitness are coming together to help local 743 members reach their fitness goals. XSport Fitness Corporate Health and Wellness Program is now being offered to local 743 members and their families at a discount. XSport Fitness has state-of-the-art Facilities located throughout the Chicagoland area.
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MAY DAY CHICAGO
Resist Racism, Rebuild Community!
City-wide actions to stop criminalization, defend our rights, and create truly safe and healthy communities!
2:00 pm - Rally in Union Park
Local 743, Local 705 and JC 25 Women’s Committee members meet at 1:30 p.m. at Teamster City (300 S. Ashland, corner of Ashland and Congress).
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The Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee will be holding their Second Quarter General Membership Meeting on Tuesday April 25th at 6pm at Local 710 in Mokena Il. Bianca Saviano from Illinois Advocates will be the guest speaker.
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Hightlights from the Local 743 April Membership Meeting
At our April Monthly Membership Meeting, Local 743 members Joe Hopkins and Robert Allen from Bagcraft, Phillip Richardson and Valentin Miranda from Peco Pallet and Vonkeisha Hawkins form Rush Medical Center, all took the "Oath of Office" for the first time.
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Teamsters LOCAL 743 PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LOCAL 743 PRESIDENTS' SCHOLARSHIP COMMITIEE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017:
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The 2017 Unity Conference and GEB Swearing-in will be held on Tuesday, May 9, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. The times for these events are as follows:
Tuesday, May 9
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Unity Conference
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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DONATIONS NEEDED
Local 743 will be collecting donations for the Homeless at the Arpil 3rd membership meeting.
We are requesting small or travel sized personal care products for men or women. Donations will be delivered to the homeless on April 29th.
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Come and let your creative juices flow!
The 743 Women's Committee is hosting a "Paint and Sip" party April 21st at local 743.
Party starts at 5p.m. Painting instruction begins promptly at 6p.m.
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With a number of members either not electing coverage through the Health & Welfare Fund at Open Enrollment, or not aware they are able to do so, Local 743 members can still help to secure insurance options for our members.
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On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Teamsters Local 743 joined with Arise Chicago and the Earned Sick Time Coalition, urging the new City Council to take action to provide paid sick days for all workers in Chicago.
Also in attendance were ROC Chicago (Restaurant Opportunities Center), Local 881, UFCW Women Employed and Mujeres Latinas en Accion.
Learn more here: http://www.sicktimechicago.
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Local 743 members, staff and hundreds of nursing home workers and supporters rallied at the Thompson Center in Chicago Tuesday, May 5, 2015, to urge the State of Illinois to "Hold the Line" on Medicaid funding for nursing homes.
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Congratulations to the 2015 Women's Committee Scholarship Recipients:
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 743 MEMBERS:
Susan Motley
Sheila Nesbit
Annie Ware
The Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee is proud to award five $1,000 scholarships annually to working members who demonstrate a desire to excel and reach their education goals.
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The death of Former Chicago Cub Ernie Banks on Friday, January 23rd touched fans all across the world. The Baseball Hall of Famer was always a favorite with Chicago Cubs fans -- and with Chicago Teamsters.
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Teamster households now have access to a leading brand of tax preparation software, TurboTax, at a discount of up to $20 off the price of Federal products.
Visit the TurboTax website just for Teamster households and friends for more details: http://turbotax.intuit.
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By PATRICIA COHEN -- DEC. 11, 2014
In a decision that could affect millions of workers across the country, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Thursday that employers could not prohibit employees from using their company’s email to communicate and engage in union organizing on their own time.
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By RACHEL ABRAMS -- DEC. 12, 2014
Several prominent business groups attacked new rules that the National Labor Relations Board issued on Friday that have the potential to speed up the
unionization process.
The regulations ease several delays in unionization elections.
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The Teamsters Women’s Conference wrapped up its final day in Chicago with memorable lessons and empowerment for the more than 1,000 Teamsters in attendance.
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Our Local 743 social media portals provide instant access to the latest news, resources, events, trainings and community action alerts.
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" ...I know we are facing many challenges, but I also know that our strength relies upon our unity. It is crucial that we all come together at this time and work together as a team."
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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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Teamsters Local 743 general membership meetings for the months of July, August and September 2014 will be suspended. The final membership meeting before the summer break will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014.
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Fundraiser to benefit the Teamsters National Black Caucus Chicago Chapter
The Chicago Chapter of the Teamsters National Black Caucus is hosting a fundraiser on July 22, 2017 at Applebee's at 2401 West 95th Street in Evergreen park, Illinois. Tickets are $8.
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March is Women’s History Month, and on March 8 we celebrate International Women’s Day. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #BeBoldForChange.
Teamster women are certainly no strangers to being bold for change.
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Teamsters Local 743 Schedules Rally At Midwest Folding Products.
Union to protest the company's refusal to respond to bargaining proposals in light of closure notification.
CHICAGO, IL -- Teamsters Local 743 will be holding a rally on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. at the Midwest Folding Products Company, 1414 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608.
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