(CHICAGO) — Last week, representatives from Great Lakes Coca-Cola — an affiliate of Reyes Coca-Cola bottling — informed Teamsters Local 727 of their intent to unlawfully and abruptly lay off 35 members from the Alsip facility, without first engaging in the bargaining process. The company gave the union only 10 minutes notice before announcing the layoffs, making it impossible for union representatives to be present. “Great Lakes Coca-Cola failed to give workers the respect they deserv...
