TDU in Action—Public Sector
"TDU has helped us learn what we need to do as Teamsters in the public sector to win better contracts and stronger union representation."
Duke Clark, City of Chicago Communications
Local 726
Public Sector Newswire
October 5, 2007: Mayor Daley’s plan to bolster his Olympic dream by guaranteeing labor peace through 2016 is back on track, thanks to a “no-privatization” guarantee.
September 21, 2007: For the second time in three weeks, the 2,100 Teamsters who move the City of Chicago have rejected their contract.
October 9, 2007: Thanks to TDU, International Union Vice President, and former Local 237 president Carroll Haynes is being forced to repay more than $100,000 in improper payments.
On August 29, the 2000 Teamsters who move the city of Chicago rejected a ten-year contract that would have put their future at risk.
July 12, 2007: By John Dominikovich Local 726, Chicago: It’s time for change in Chicago Local 726, to make this union strong and proud.
July 3, 2007: The International Union and New York Local 237 claim to be investigating HMO "consultant" payments received by International VP Carroll Haynes.
June 8, 2007: University of Chicago Teamsters are organizing a grassroots contract campaign to win better wages and benefits.
June 8, 2007: Provident Hospital is laying off members of Local 743 in Chicago, but Secretary-Treasurer Richard Lopez is missing in action.
June 8, 2007: In 2006, International Vice President Carroll Haynes was paid $54,500 as a “consultant” by the Health Insurance Plans (HIP) of Greater New York.