Updated Sept. 3, 2010

Local 700 Ensures Backpay to Hundreds of its City of Chicago Employees
Through Local 700's persistence and dedication to its members, the union recently ensured backpay to hundreds of its City of Chicago employees dating back to July 2009. MORE...

Congratulations to Country Club Hills Clerk and Local 700 Member Loretta Connor on Your Retirement
Connor served as a records clerk for the Country Club Hills Police Department for several years and she retired on Aug. 31, 2010. Local 700 appreciates your dedication and hard work. We wish you the best of luck in your retirement.

Join Master Sergeant Rob Fierstein Support Children with Their Cancer Journey
Local 700 Steward and Master Sergeant Rob Fierstein, who is on the board of Compass to Care, a charitable organization dedicated to scheduling and paying for the travel arrangements of the families of children with cancer, is asking members to come out and support the cause. Cocktails and appetizers will be served from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Lincoln Park Home on Mansion Row, 1824 N. Burling, Chicago. Purchase tickets. If you cannot attend, but wish to make a donation, call Rob directly at (708) 446-9588.

Local 700 Starts Contract Negotiation Talks with Illinois Tollway in Mid-September
The first talk is scheduled at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16 and the next one is scheduled at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. MORE...

Local 700 Continues Appeal of New JTDC Staff Requirements
While Interim Director Earl Dunlap moves forward in his implementation of new staff requirements at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Teamsters Local 700 continues to appeal the federal court’s order to permit Dunlap to initiate his plan. MORE...

Local 700 Congratulates Master Sergeant Tom Matykiewicz on His Retirement
Local 700 congratulates Master Sergeant Tom Matykiewicz, who was with the Illinois State Police for more
than 26 years, on his recent retirement. MORE...

Local 700 Hosts All-Member Picnic
Local 700 is hosting an all-member picnic from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 1300 W. Higgins Rd., Park Ridge. For more details call (847) 939-9700. Download flyer