Local 703 is proud to announce the ratification of our ILCBA / Landscape Construction Contract.The highlights of this landmark agreement include:
1. A $5.75 per hour wage increase
2. Retroactive pay effective from June 1, 2024
3. Severance/Pension benefits increased to $5.50 per hour of work, including all overtime
4. Enhanced holiday protections
5. Increased parking allowance
6. Starting in June 2025, the elimination of rain days, which previously allowed companies to require Saturday work at straight time if members were sent home during the week due to rain
The contract was overwhelmingly approved by Local 703 members with 143 votes in favor and none opposed.
We extend our gratitude to IUOE Local 150 for their invaluable partnership. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of our President Pat Bruno, Officer Mario Martinez and Union Steward Jose Diaz.
We have reached an agreement and overwhelmingly ratified a new agreement. The vote was 108 Yes and 6 No's. Recording Secretary David McLin, Trustee Mario Martinez, Business Agent Terry Schoonhoven, Union Committee Vincent Paul, Brett Fisher, Matt Lenox, Kenneth Kegel, Mark Yone, Adam Pinkston, Aaron Stark, and I were successful in securing the richest contract in the history of this CBA. The following is a summary of this historic agreement:
- All work performed on Saturday and/or Sunday shall be paid at double time plus any applicable shift premiums and/or holiday pay.
- Better language for the Union Stewards, including the Company agreeing to provide space for two filing cabinets for the stewards' use.
- Increase in shoe allowance to $150 per year.
- Improved Driver Safety and subcontracting language.
- Union Pension increases.
- Fantastic Health & Welfare with very affordable retirement insurance and 66.67% of pay for short-term disability. $35 weekly rate frozen and level of coverage.
- Premium Shift Pay: from $1.60 per day to $0.75 per hour.
- Wages:
- Effective May 1, 2024: $3.00 per hour increase for all bargaining unit employees.
- Effective May 1, 2025: $2.00 per hour increase for all bargaining unit employees.
- Effective May 1, 2026: $2.00 per hour increase for all bargaining unit employees.
- Effective May 1, 2027: $1.25 per hour increase for all bargaining unit employees.
- Effective May 1, 2028: $1.25 per hour increase for all bargaining unit employees.
- Mechanics & Maintenance: an additional $1.00 per hour on top of wage increases. The company guarantees to cover the cost of tools in case of theft, fire, and acts of God.
- 40 hours of accrued leave for any reason.
- Additional cost to the Company of over $30 million.
We would like to thank the Union Committee for standing strong and representing all the members at Prairie Farms Dairy. To the Committee and our members, you have enriched our lives by your show of unwavering support throughout this process.
Pat Bruno, President - Teamsters Local No. 703
Local 703 joined forces with fellow Teamsters from Local 705 and other Locals in a show of solidarity against Amazon at their Skokie, Illinois facility. This collective effort aimed to combat the company's unfair labor practices and union-busting tactics. The demonstration was bolstered by the presence of community leaders, politicians, and Teamsters from across the state. The unified front sent a clear message to Amazon and similar companies: any attempt to undermine any member or group within the Teamsters will be met with resistance from the entire organization!
All of us at 703 wish to send congratulations to our very own, Lynelle Ortiz, a dedicated member and union shop steward at Testa Produce of Teamsters Local 703, on his new opportunity to become a full-time organizer with Joint Council 25. Throughout his tenure with Local 703, Lynelle has demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership. As a steward and part-time organizer, he has played a pivotal role in five successful organizing campaigns, significantly boosting the membership of Local 703.
Lynelle's efforts have not only expanded our ranks but also strengthened the solidarity and effectiveness of our union. His hard work and dedication have been invaluable, and we deeply appreciate all he has done for our local. We are confident that in his new role, Lynelle will continue to drive positive change and growth for our union. We wish him all the success in his new position and look forward to the remarkable contributions he will undoubtedly make in the future.
We at Local 703 send gratitude and congrats to our esteemed business agents, Sam Scianna, Tony Carioscia, and Johnny Scianna, alongside their steadfast bargaining committee, for their unwavering dedication in negotiating a transformative new contract at Golden Country. This landmark agreement includes unprecedented wage increases, with senior members in multiple classifications receiving up to $2 in the first year, and an average increase of $1 annually and more for other members, along with enhanced vacation benefits. Furthermore, the contract secures language guaranteeing hours for our workforce. This achievement represents a significant milestone for Golden Country and underscores our agents' commitment to the well-being and prosperity of our members. Thank you for your exemplary leadership and tireless advocacy on behalf of our members.
Congrats to the Chef's Warehouse Drivers and VP Tony Carioscia on ratifying a new 3 year contract. They will receive a 4% increase every Feb. 1st each of the 3yrs. There are only 'Class C' CDL drivers here and new driver starting rate was bumped up to a weekly salary of $1152. The senior 'Class C' drivers salary can be up to and for some will be over $90k at the end of the 3yr contract making them some of the highest paid 'Class C' CDL drivers in our industry. They were also able to maintain their guaranteed 48 hour weekly pay check. Along with 6 sick days they can now earn an additional 5 personal days with good attendance and have revised their attendance policy which allows them to buy back points every 90 days. They increased the amount of weekly vacation slots from 1 to 3 drivers off per week. They were also able to lower the grievance/ arbitration procedure timeline so the company has to respond in a much more timely manner.
We are Proud to announce that Mario Martinez, the Union Committee and myself, Pat Bruno held the Kraft/Heinz Claussen Pickle Ratification Vote today.
It Passed Overwhelmingly giving Our Members the Best CBA Ever! Wage Increases that will cost the Company over Ten Million Dollars, Union Insurance at a cost of 4.8 Million Dollars, Bonuses at a Cost of two hundred and fifty five thousand Dollars, More Money on Shift Differentials, More Money for Boot allowance, More Money for Sick Days a cost of over Sixteen Million Dollars!
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Teamsters International Communications Photographer stopped by one of our facilities to take some photos & videos of our hard working members at Lakeshore Beverage in Arlington Heights for the upcoming Soft Drink Conference. *Pictured here is some of our members as well as our Business Agent Giovan (Johnny) Scianna.
All of us at Teamsters Local 703 are pleased to announce the successful negotiation and ratification of a new three-year contract with Get Fresh, voted in favor by our members at the facility. Through collaborative efforts between our Business agents and our bargaining committee, we achieved a landmark agreement, demonstrating our commitment to advancing the interests of our members. This contract not only secures the highest wages ever for each job classification within the company we represent but also introduces language enhancements aimed at improving their day-to-day operations and fortifying member protections. This milestone is a testament to our unwavering dedication to ensuring the prosperity and well-being of our members in their respective industry.
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