Local 703 News

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.