Teamsters Local Union No. 710

What Teamsters Local Union No. 710 does

Teamsters Local Union No. 710 is a chartered labor union local operating under the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and affiliated with Joint Council 25, representing approximately 13,500 workers across Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the local is governed by an elected Executive Board supported by business agents and office staff totaling 35 personnel. Its primary represented employers include United Parcel Service (6,000+ members), ABF Freight, Sysco, Martin Brower, Jewel Warehouse, Pacific Rail Services, and Breakthru Beverage, with members concentrated in transportation, freight, warehousing, and beverage distribution.

The local's core operational products are collective bargaining agreement negotiation, grievance and arbitration handling, contract enforcement, member benefits administration, and labor dispute management including strike authorization and Strike Fund administration (over $4 million segregated for this purpose). Underlying technology consists of the IBT's national TITAN system for member records and dues processing, and Salesforce for grievance case tracking and management. The local maintains a public-facing website and member communications portal.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively from member dues under the IBT national dues schedule, with total organizational finances reported above $11 million. Go-to-market is conducted through targeted organizing campaigns in non-union logistics, freight, and warehousing workplaces across the Midwest, with the local positioned to absorb workers displaced by industry consolidation events such as the Yellow Corporation bankruptcy.

Name

Teamsters Local Union No. 710

Legal name

Teamsters Union Local No. 710

Website

https://teamsters710.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Teamsters Local Union No. 710 is a Chicago-based IBT-affiliated labor union local founded in 1903, representing 13,500+ workers across Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa in transportation, freight, warehousing, and beverage distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mokena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Union generates revenue through membership dues from its 13,500+ members. Dues are processed through the TITAN system. Members in good standing pay dues; laid-off or retired members may request withdrawal cards to stop dues collection.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Teamsters Local Union No. 710 provides labor union representation services to more than 13,500 workers across the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa). Its core offerings include collective bargaining for wages and benefits, contract negotiations, grievance handling and arbitration, contract enforcement, and workplace advocacy in industries such as package delivery (UPS), freight trucking, beverage distribution, warehousing, and rail/intermodal operations. The local also administers a job board, member benefits programs, educational seminars, a scholarship fund, and Health, Welfare and Pension Funds.

Product overview

Teamsters Local Union No. 710 is a labor union representing approximately 13,500 workers across Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Founded in 1903, it is one of the oldest Teamsters locals and offers union representation services including collective bargaining, grievance processing, and contract negotiations. The union provides member services such as a job board connecting members with employment at represented employers (ABF, Jewel Warehouse, Martin Brower, UPS, and others), member benefits programs through Teamster Privilege and Union Plus partnerships, and member education programs including Stewards' Training and Tools for an Empowered Workplace seminars. The union also administers a scholarship program and manages Health, Welfare and Pension Funds for its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Representation Services
• 710 Job Board
• Member Benefits Programs
• Health, Welfare and Pension Funds Administered health, welfare, and pension benefits for Local 710 members through the Local 710 Health, Welfare and Pension Funds office, co-chaired by Secretary-Treasurer Mike Cales.
• Member Education Programs
• Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 699 grievances settled totaling $156,912.07 in April 2025 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Willig, Williams, and DavidsonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2026Law firm providing member education seminars including Tools for an Empowered Workplace Seminar for Local 710 members. Attorneys from the firm co-run educational programs with 710 representatives.
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal 710 is an affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The IBT provides additional services at discounted costs to membership including Teamster Privilege benefits (credit cards, auto/home insurance, life insurance, 401(k), legal services, worker training). IBT leadership (Sean O'Brien and Fred Zuckerman) provides enhanced strike benefits to Local 710 members. The union receives national updates and memos on freight division matters including Yellow bankruptcy proceedings.
• Teamsters Joint Council 25coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamsters Joint Council 25 is America's premier labor union for Chicago, Illinois and northwest Indiana, representing more than 100,000 men and women with 26 local union affiliates. Local 710 participates in Joint Council activities and offers Teamsters license plates through the Joint Council.
• Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Women's Committee strengthens positive representation for Teamster women throughout the union, organizes Teamster initiatives, coordinates Teamster activities, and supports charitable organizations and training opportunities.
• Teamsters National Black Caucus (TNBC), Chicago ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNBC plays a major role in ending discrimination against blacks in hiring, classifications, promotions, pay and related employment issues. Works to expand black roles in all employment-related activities.
• Chicago Teamsters Hispanic CaucusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit organization dedicated to serving Hispanic Teamsters and promoting interests of Hispanic members and the IBT at local, state, and national levels. Mike Ramirez serves as Executive Vice President for the Chicago THC and Recording Secretary on the National THC.
• Chicago Federation of LaborminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe umbrella organization for Chicago and Cook County's labor unions, representing 320 affiliated local unions and half a million members. Keith Kazluski serves as a Local 710 Delegate with the CFL.
• NATCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership referenced in news about Teamsters Local 357 thanking air traffic controllers. NATCA represents pilots of Republic Airways. Indicates inter-union solidarity and partnership relationships across labor organizations.
• 710 Health, Welfare and Pension FundscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal 710 Health, Welfare and Pension Funds office located at 9000 W. 187th Street, Mokena, IL. Phone: (773) 254-2500. Mike Cales serves as Co-Chair of the Funds. Benefits include participation for qualifying members in health, welfare, and pension programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Teamsters710
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamsterslocal710
• Instagraminstagram.com/teamsters710

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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