Dec. 16, 2010

Cook County Circuit Court Clerks Newsletter



Representatives from Teamsters Local 700 have reached tentative agreements with the Cook County Clerk on all non-economic articles for a new contract for Circuit Court Clerks.

The most significant contract change would be in regards to promotions, which would be given based on seniority.

"Because of the previous promotion system, we have clerks with 30 years of service who have never even had the opportunity to advance," said John T. Coli, Trustee of Local 700. "This new contract language would reward members for their loyalty and longevity."

Currently, promotions are given only within job titles — for example, a File Clerk 1 could only move into a File Clerk 2 position. The new tentative agreement would allow for promotions between job titles based on seniority within the bargaining unit.

"Members would not be required to accept promotions, but at least the decision would now rest with them," said William P. Logan, Local 700 Assistant Trustee. "Members would have more opportunities for promotions. Isn't that what we all want — to be given a chance?"

The next contract negotiation session will be held sometime in January.


For the good of the membership, Bonnie Lord has been appointed acting chief union steward for the Cook County Circuit Court Clerks.

Lord brings with her more than 15 years of experience in the clerk's office, making her well-equipped to handle member grievances and other issues in the workplace. Most recently, Lord worked in the County's Criminal Department, preparing bond files for future hearings.

"We are confident that Bonnie will thrive in this position," said Becky Strzechowski, Local 700 Assistant Trustee. "She has thrown herself completely into her work, and in a very short time, she already has made an impact as the chief union steward."


Stewards meet every third Wednesday of each month. Third-step grievance meetings are every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The remaining visitations for December:

Thursday, Dec. 16: Belmont and Western
Tuesday, Dec. 21: Grand and Central
Tuesday, Dec. 28: Harrison and Kedzie

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Memorial Day
(union office closed)


Independence Day
(union office closed)


3rd Annual Local 700 Picnic
Miller Meadow Forest Preserve
Roosevelt Road & 1st Ave.
Maywood, IL

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