Local 703 News

We are proud to announce that the Teamsters Local 703 Executive Board has been unanimously reelected to continue leading our Local.

This unanimous vote is a strong reflection of the confidence and trust our membership has placed in the leadership of Local 703. We thank our members for their attendance, their continued support and remain committed to fighting every day for stronger contracts, protecting our members’ rights, organizing new workers, and building an even stronger union.

The Teamsters Local 703 Executive Board shall consist of:

• Thomas W. Stiede

- Principal Officer & Secretary Treasurer

• Pat Bruno

- President

• Anthony Carioscia

- Vice President

• Dave McLin

- Recording Secretary

• Sam Scianna

- Trustee

• Mario Martinez

- Trustee

• Jesse Miranda

- Trustee

Congratulations to our Executive Board, and thank you to every member of Teamsters Local 703 for your continued confidence and support. Together, we will continue moving Local 703 forward and fighting for working families across every workplace we represent.

Today we celebrate Business Representative Giovan Scianna on 17 years as a member of Teamsters Local 703.

Since joining Local 703, Giovan has remained committed to serving working people. As both a member and later as a Business Representative, he has worked to enforce contracts, represent members, developing communications for the Local and help build a stronger union.

His dedication to the membership and passion for the labor movement continue to make a positive impact across Local 703.

Congratulations on 17 years with Teamsters Local 703, Giovan! Thank you for your commitment to our members and for everything you do to help move our union forward.

Today we proudly celebrate Vice President Anthony Carioscia on an incredible milestone, 40 years as a member of Teamsters Local 703.

Over the past four decades, Anthony has dedicated himself to our union, first as a proud member and later as a leader serving our membership. Throughout those years, he has worked tirelessly to represent workers, protect our contracts, and help strengthen Local 703 for future generations.

His commitment, experience, and dedication have earned the respect of countless members and continue to make a lasting impact on our union.

Congratulations on 40 years with Teamsters Local 703, Anthony, and thank you for your years of service and leadership. We are proud to celebrate this remarkable milestone with you!

After more than six weeks on the picket line, we are proud to announce that we have won the strike and secured a strong first contract for our new members at Open Kitchens.

This victory belongs to every worker who stood shoulder to shoulder through the heat, rain, and long days, refusing to back down until they earned the respect and contract they deserved.

A special thank you to Joint Council 25 and its outstanding Organizing Department. Your dedication throughout the organizing campaign and strike was instrumental to this victory. We especially want to recognize David Bernt, Lynelle Ortiz and Liam Bomher for their tireless work coordinating our picket lines and standing with our members every step of the way.

We are also incredibly grateful to our fellow Locals 673, 700, 710, 731, 743, 777 and board members of The Chicago Teamsters Hispanic Caucus for standing in solidarity with our members.

Many of these locals also generously donated food and beverages throughout the strike, helping keep our members going during the long days on the line.

A special thank you to Local 705 for providing tents, inflatables, and equipment that were essential in supporting our extended picket line locations.

Thank you to the IBT for their support on social media, providing additional picket signs and strike gear, and providing the workers the $1,000 per week strike benefit, that support made a tremendous difference and gave our members the ability to continue fighting for a fair contract without having to choose between standing up for their rights and providing for their families.

Drivers and helpers at Open Kitchens in Chicago have been forced to strike over the company’s unfair labor practices. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 703, are fighting for a first contract.

Teamsters at Open Kitchens deliver meals to Chicago Public Schools and other customers throughout the Chicagoland area. Workers voted to join the Teamsters last year, but the company has continued to intimidate workers and drag out negotiations instead of reaching a collective bargaining agreement.

“We come to work every day to do our jobs and provide for our families, but management has treated us with disrespect and constant threats to our livelihoods,” said Ernesto Patino, a helper at Open Kitchens and a member of Local 703. “As Teamsters, we are not backing down from this fight until we win the dignity only a union contract can provide.”

Local 703 has filed multiple unfair labor practice charges against Open Kitchens with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging the company illegally terminated workers in retaliation for protected union activity. Those unlawful terminations, coupled with the company’s continued efforts to delay reaching a first contract, forced these workers onto the picket line.

Teamsters Local 703 members at Cougle Commission have spoken loud and clear, voting 100% YES to ratify a new three-year agreement.

This overwhelming vote shows the strength and unity of the membership. By standing together, workers secured improvements that will strengthen protections, enhance working conditions, and build a more stable future for everyone at the facility.

This agreement reflects what can be achieved when members stay engaged, support one another, and take an active role in the bargaining process.

Congratulations to the Cougle Commission members and the bargaining committee on this strong victory.

Teamsters Local 703 is proud to announce a major organizing victory at Glacier Point in Bridgeview.

After building momentum and standing united, workers have successfully secured a win—proving once again that when working people come together, real change happens.

Organizing victories like this strengthen our union and raise standards for workers across the industry. Every win builds momentum for the next fight and sends a clear message that workers are ready to stand up and demand respect on the job.

Teamsters Local 703 remains committed to organizing, growing our strength, and delivering real results for working people.

When we FIGHT together, we WIN together.

Teamsters Local 703 members at the Chicago International Produce Market have officially ratified a new 5-year agreement with an overwhelming 98% YES vote.

This historic agreement reflects the strength, unity, and determination of our members. When we stand together, we win strong contracts that protect our future.

Teamsters Local 703 proudly thanks the bargaining committee for their hard work and leadership in securing this agreement: Vice President Anthony Carioscia, Trustee Sam Scianna, Business Agent Johnny Scianna, and Union Stewards Kenneth Johnson and Jorge Hernandez

Nominations for Teamsters Local 703 were held and we are proud to officially announce our elected Delegates to the 2026 Teamsters Convention:

Thomas W. Stiede

Pat Bruno

Anthony Carioscia

Dave McLin

Jesse Miranda

Mario Martinez

Sam Scianna

Giovan Scianna

Congratulations to each of our Delegates who will represent Local 703 and our membership at the 2026 Convention.

Thank you to all of the members who attended and participated in the nomination process. Your involvement and engagement continue to strengthen our union.

Together, we move forward united and strong.

Teamsters Local 703 is proud to announce that our members at DFA in Batavia, IL have voted 100% in favor of their new 3-year contract — a unanimous show of strength and solidarity!

This agreement delivers the largest raises our DFA members have ever received, along with significant new protections, including:

• Stronger seniority language to protect work opportunities and scheduling.
• Enhanced protection-of-rights provisions to ensure fairness and accountability in the workplace.
• Additional language improvements designed to make their work environment safer, fairer, and better for everyone.

This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the bargaining committee, comprised of Business Agent Giovan (Johnny) Scianna and Union Steward Frank Torres, with the strong support of the Local 703 Executive Board.

This unanimous vote reflects the power of unity and the commitment of our members to fight for and secure a better future. Congratulations to our DFA Batavia members on this historic victory!

An incredible time at this year’s Union Night with the Chicago Fire! Teamsters Local 703 was proud to be represented by a strong showing of union stewards, members, and representatives who came out to celebrate solidarity and union pride.

It was a great evening filled with energy, unity, and community spirit. Events like this remind us of the power of standing together—not just at our daily jobs, but in every aspect of our union family.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and represented Local 703 with pride!

Sponsored with pride by Teamsters Local 703, these young athletes showed true heart, hustle, and teamwork. We’re proud to stand with them—on and off the field!

Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman visited the Chicago International Produce Market alongside the Teamsters Local 703 Executive Board and Business Agents to meet with the hardworking union members who keep the market running strong.

The visit was a great success, with members showing their appreciation for the leadership’s commitment to protecting and strengthening Teamster jobs. General President O’Brien expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and the unity displayed by Local 703 members.

We thank our General President and Secretary-Treasurer for taking the time to see firsthand the dedication of our members and for standing with us in the fight for stronger contracts, better wages, and improved working conditions.