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July 7, 2011
Cook County Clerk's July Newsletter Available
Clerks Overwhelmingly Accept Contract Proposal
In a vote count held July 5, Cook County Circuit Court Clerks accepted the tentative contract proposal with a 67 percent majority.
"These members who took the time to vote were also saying they understand the importance of voicing their opinions and having an active interest in the local," said William P. Logan, Local 700 Assistant Trustee.
Thirty-one percent rejected the contract and 2 percent of the ballots were spoiled. Local 700 officials used a mail-in ballot format.
"We chose the mail-in ballot so all members, regardless of vacation or sick time, would have a fair chance to participate in union business," said John T. Coli, Local 700 Trustee.
The accepted contract summary includes the following points:
· Employees may request a block of vacation time up to whatever number of weeks of vacation that employee accrues in one year.
· During the first two weeks of December every year, vacation selections will be for full week increments only.
· Upon written request, all bidders for a job posting will be allowed to view and copy all of their evaluations.
· The number of bidded positions has been reduced to seven.
· All other job classifications will be semi-automatic, which will be awarded to the senior most employees in the lower grade position in each division.
· Semi-automatic position vacancies will be filled within 60 days of vacancy where funding is available.
· Records Center summer hours will be
6 a.m.-1 p.m.
· Use of subcontracted temporary employees is limited to two weeks and does not result in the displacement or layoff of bargaining unit employees.
·Employees temporarily assigned to a special project at another location will remain eligible for overtime at their regular work location and also will receive 10 calendar days notice of change of hours.
· Investigations of employees will be initiated in a timely manner.
"Not only did we secure wage increases for our members, we were able to maintain health insurance benefits at a time when many employers across the state are making cuts in that area," said John T. Coli, Local 700 Trustee.
Local 700 Actively Participates in 28th IBT National Convention in Las Vegas
More than 30 delegates, alternate delegates and guests from Local 700 participated in the 28th International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Convention from June 26-July 2 in Las Vegas.
"As a new local, it was important for us to have a large presence at this convention," said Coli. "We certainly made that happen and couldn't be prouder of the way our members represented Local 700."
All members can review updates from the convention by visiting TeamstersLocal700.com and clicking on the "Convention" button on the home page.
Members Encouraged to Keep
Contact Information Current
If you have recently moved, changed your phone number or changed any other relevant contact information, please be sure to notify Local 700.
Local 700 offices can be reached at (847) 939-9700 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Members Must Complete Withdrawal Card When Leaving Job for Any Reason
If you are leaving your place of work for any reason, be sure to fill out and turn in a withdrawal card.
Failure to do so could result in extra fees. To receive a withdrawal card, call (847) 939-9700 or ask your business agent for one.
Teamsters Local 700 to Host
Second Annual All-Member Picnic
Teamsters Local 700 is proud to announce that its annual picnic will take place at St. Paul Woods in Morton Grove from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6.
All members and their families are encouraged to attend this free event.
A full lunch, complete with vegetarian and
kid-friendly options, will be served for the length of the picnic. A variety of activities will be available for members and their families in addition to a number of vendors and promotional items.
St. Paul Woods is located at Lincoln Avenue and Lehigh Road in Morton Grove, Ill.
Register at No-Cost for Illinois Teamster License Plates
Teamsters Joint Council 25 needs 1,500 applications to establish the first-ever specialty license plates honoring Teamster men and women across Illinois.
Teamster members and supporters simply need to complete the attached application form and return it to the Joint Council to secure the new license plates. Joint Council 25 will cover a $25 registration fee for the first 1,500 applicants and help members get one step closer to taking their union pride on the road.
"The Teamsters license plate not only reminds everyone on the road of the strength of our union, but it offers Illinois drivers a special designation to call their own," said Coli.
"At no cost, Teamster
s
and their families can help guarantee Illinois residents recognize our union on every street and highway statewide."
After Joint Cou
ncil 25 receives 1,500 completed applications, the Secretary of State's office will begin producing the specialty license plates.
Applicants will be notified when plates become available. It will only cost $15 for applicants to pick up their final license plates.
Teamsters and supporters have until Oct. 29, 2011, to return completed applications to the Joint Council. Completed forms may be faxed to (847) 292-1412 or e-mailed to Will Petty at will@chicagoteamsters.org.
A majority of all funds raised by the specialty license plates will be donated to the Teamsters Joint Council 25 Charitable Trust.
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William P. Logan, President
Becky Strzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer
Vincent F. Tenuto Jr., Vice President
Michael G. Melone, Recording Secretary
Billie J. Ammons, Trustee
Hector Hernandez, Trustee
Gerald N. Sims Jr., Trustee
1300 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 301
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone (847) 939-9700
Fax (847) 518-6495
CONTACT YOUR STATE LEGISLATOR:
- SENATOR
- CONGRESSMAN / CONGRESSWOMAN
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day
(union office closed)
Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day
(union office closed)
Saturday, August 4
3rd Annual Local 700 Picnic
Miller Meadow Forest Preserve
Roosevelt Road & 1st Ave.
Maywood, IL
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