Teamsters LOCAL 703 Illinois

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

Teamsters Local 703 is proud to announce the successful ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement at SYSCO!
Following a successful contract campaign, Local 703 members voted in favor of ratifying a new agreement that delivers significant improvements in wages, benefits, working conditions, and job protections.
The new agreement includes major wage increases, improved vacation accrual, stronger sick day language with greater flexibility in using earned sick time, and enhancements to pension and severance benefits.
Additionally, the contract strengthens language protecting members' rights and introduces important new protections addressing workplace automation and future pandemics, helping safeguard members as the industry continues to evolve.
These improvements represent a major step forward in protecting our members' livelihoods, strengthening their benefits, and securing their future.
Teamsters Local 703 would like to thank our SYSCO members for their hard work, unity, patience, and dedication throughout the entire negotiation process. Your solidarity and commitment were essential to achieving this successful agreement.
Congratulations to our SYSCO members on a well-earned contract victory!

10/13/2026

Teamsters Local 703 Leadership and Members Attend 2026 Warehouse Division Conference

Members of the Teamsters Local 703 Executive Board, including President Pat Bruno, Vice President Anthony Carioscia, Recording Secretary David McLin, Trustee Mario Martinez and Business Agent Terry Schoonhoven along with Local 703 members, attended the 2026 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division Conference, held October 7–9 in San Antonio, Texas.

As part of the conference, Local 703 President Pat Bruno was personally invited by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division to speak on the growing impact of automation in the warehouse industry. Recognized for his experience and industry knowledge, President Bruno addressed this important issue facing warehouse workers across the country.

As technology continues to reshape the workplace, the Teamsters remain committed to protecting good union jobs, ensuring workers have a voice in technological changes, and fighting for job security and strong collective bargaining protections.

The conference brought together Teamster leaders and members from across the country to discuss challenges facing the warehouse industry, share experiences, and strengthen the Union’s efforts to protect and advance the rights of working men and women.

Teamsters Local 703 is proud to have our Executive Board leadership and members represented at the national level as we continue fighting for the future of our members and the entire Teamsters Union.

10/13/2026

Teamsters Local 703 Leadership and Members Attend 2026 Warehouse Division Conference

Members of the Teamsters Local 703 Executive Board, including President Pat Bruno, Vice President Anthony Carioscia, Recording Secretary David McLin, Trustee Mario Martinez and Business Agent Terry Schoonhoven, along with Local 703 members, attended the 2026 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division Conference, held October 7–9 in San Antonio, Texas.

As part of the conference, Local 703 President Pat Bruno was personally invited by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division to speak on the growing impact of automation in the warehouse industry. Recognized for his experience and industry knowledge, President Bruno addressed this important issue facing warehouse workers across the country.

As technology continues to reshape the workplace, the Teamsters remain committed to protecting good union jobs, ensuring workers have a voice in technological changes, and fighting for job security and strong collective bargaining protections.

The conference brought together Teamster leaders and members from across the country to discuss challenges facing the warehouse industry, share experiences, and strengthen the Union’s efforts to protect and advance the rights of working men and women.

Teamsters Local 703 is proud to have our Executive Board leadership and members represented at the national level as we continue fighting for the future of our members and the entire Teamsters Union.

10/13/2026

2027 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Applications Now Available
The CFL is now accepting applications for the 2027 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship. Each year, the Chicago Federation of Labor awards 10 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors, five to the winners of the Academic Competition, and five to the winners of the Random Drawing. Click below for more information and to download an application.
https://chicagolabor.org/resources/scholarships/leescholarship/

10/10/2026

Local 703 President Pat Bruno Addresses Automation at 2026 Warehouse Division Conference

Teamsters Local 703 President Pat Bruno spoke about automation at the 2026 Teamsters Warehouse Division Conference, highlighting an important issue facing warehouse workers across the industry.

As technology continues to reshape the workplace, the Teamsters remain committed to protecting good union jobs, ensuring workers have a voice in technological changes, and fighting for job security and strong collective bargaining protections.

Protecting Teamster jobs today and for the future!

09/16/2026

Yesterday, representatives of Teamsters Local 703 joined Amazon Teamsters, fellow Teamsters, and labor allies at Chicago City Hall in support of the Delivery Protection Act ahead of a Subject Matter Hearing before the Chicago City Council.

Introduced by Alderwoman Julia Ramirez of the 12th Ward, the proposed ordinance would require delivery companies operating in Chicago to license their last-mile delivery facilities with the City and would address subcontracting practices used by companies such as Amazon.

Local 703 was proud to stand alongside our fellow Teamsters and allies as workers made their voices heard at City Hall.

The Teamsters Union is calling on the Chicago City Council to pass the Delivery Protection Act and strengthen protections and accountability in Chicago’s delivery industry.

When Teamsters stand together, our voices are stronger.

09/12/2026

The time is NOW: Pass the Delivery Protection Act!

Stand with us in solidarity as we support Amazon Workers on September 15, 2026 and demand City Council to support the Delivery Protection Act.

09/08/2026

New Teamsters member benefit is live today!

The Teamsters Union is pleased to announce that through a partnership with Aflac, Group Critical Illness coverage is now available exclusively to Teamsters members and their dependents, ensuring financial protection when a covered critical illness occurs.

Enroll today: https://members.optixenroll.com/teamsters