US EditionBROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO TERMINATES 33-YEAR TEAMSTER WITHOUT JUST CAUSE
- On May 13, 2025, the Brookfield Zoo Chicago terminated Carrie Sapienza, a 33-year senior groundskeeper and Teamsters Local 727 steward.
- The termination followed allegations of conduct issues and overstepping authority during tram car removals, but no formal investigation was conducted.
- Local 727, representing nearly 10,000 Chicago area workers including zookeepers and other industries, filed a grievance and unfair labor practices charges against the Zoo.
- John Coli Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Local 727, argued that even if the accusations were accurate, they would not justify termination, and described the situation as an unfair campaign targeting a highly involved union representative.
- The union is petitioning the public for Sapienza’s reinstatement, asserting her termination was unjust and resulted from unlawful and egregious behavior by the Zoo.
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BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO TERMINATES 33-YEAR TEAMSTER WITHOUT JUST CAUSE
Teamsters Local 727 Demands Reinstatement of Union Steward
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