Teamsters Local 700

Advocating for 10,000+ workers throughout Illinois.

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Happy Labor Day from Teamsters Local 700! Labor Day is a Chicago-born holiday, a time to honor the generations who fought for fair wages, safe jobs, and a voice on the job. Today we celebrate the workers who paved the way and recommit ourselves to the fight ahead!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Happy New Year from Teamsters Local 700! And an extra thank you to all of the Local 700 members keeping our communities safe and moving this holiday season.

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the entire Teamsters Local 700 family!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

From all of us at Local 700, wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

The application for the 2025 Teamsters Scholarship Fund is now open! High school seniors who are the financial dependent of a Teamsters member in good standing are encouraged to apply for the scholarship by May 1, 2025. 

Learn more and apply today at https://t.co/F8Ms8czgMJ

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Happy Labor Day, Teamsters! Born right here in Chicago, Labor Day is a time to celebrate all workers, especially the dedicated members of Teamsters Local 700 who keep our communities safe and strong!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

A historic week for Local 700!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Join Teamsters Local 781 on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30am as they fight for a fair contract with United Airlines!

[Chicago Federation of Labor @chicagolabor]

We are ONE MONTH AWAY from the 2024 Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest!

Make your plans to be there!

More info at: https://t.co/BsVXy2KoPO

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

We demand the perpetrator of this horrific crime be brought to justice immediately, and we will work to provide support to all our members impacted by this tragedy.

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Local 700 was devastated to learn of the senseless murder of Rafael Wordlaw, a member at the Cook County Department of Corrections. Our hearts are with Brother Wordlaw's family, friends, and brothers and sisters on the job.

https://t.co/Ur2szA8AAE

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

After years of hostility in the workplace, a majority of Local 700 members at @NEIU have signed on to a vote of no confidence in university management.

It's long past time for management to respect our members who work hard every single day to keep the university running!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

From all of us at Local 700, wishing you a happy and safe 4th of July!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Today, on Memorial Day, Teamsters Local 700 remembers and honors those who fought and died protecting the freedoms we hold dear. A special thank you today to our Teamsters veterans and to all of those who have served our country. #MemorialDay

[Teamsters @Teamsters]

#WednesdayMotivation ✊

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Local 700 members at the City of Chicago were proud to provide route security on DuSable Lake Shore Drive and across downtown for President Joe Biden as he visits Chicago today!

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

Steve Newcomb, a Local 700 steward at the IDOT Emergency Traffic Patrol, pulled two people out of a burning car. His quick thinking and heroic actions saved their lives.

Thank you to Steve and all of the first responder union members who help keep us safe on the roadways!

[Lauren Jiggetts @laurenjiggetts]

WGN Exclusive: @IDOT_Illinois employee rescues two people from a burning car on the Kennedy. Incredible video captured by WGN photojournalist Tremaine Williams. @WGNMorningNews

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

On April 20, join the Teamsters Local 700 Women's Committee for a free Zumba class! Open to Local 700 members in good standing. RSVP to [email protected]

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

READ | Teamsters Local 700 Releases Statement After Losing Two Cook County Department of Corrections Members to Suicide

“Hopefully, this tragedy can be a wake up call that the administration must see our members as more than simply a number”

https://t.co/otBWS0Bytv

[Teamsters Local 700 @teamsters700]

The Teamsters Local 700 Political Action Committee has endorsed the following candidates running in the March 19, 2024 Primary Election: