Teamsters Triumphant in Strike Against US Foods

https://teamster.org/2024/01/teamsters-triumphant-in-strike-against-us-foods/

2024.01.29

US Foods Workers Defeat Broadline Food Distributor, Secure Strong Contract

Press Contact: Daniel Moskowitz Phone: (770) 262-4971 Email: dmoskowitz@gmail.com

(WASHINGTON) – Following nearly three weeks on the picket line, the Teamsters’ strike against US Foods is over. After immense pressure and picket-line extensions from workers nationwide, Teamsters Local 705 has secured a strong agreement for US Foods drivers in Bensenville, Ill.

The new three-year contract includes significant wage increases and improvements to health care, pension, and safety for more than 130 drivers at the company.

“US Foods saw what they were up against and caved,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “Any company mistreating workers will face the full force of this union. Our momentum is unstoppable. We will always do whatever it takes to safeguard our members and strike any company that attempts to undermine their rights. US Foods will now think twice next time they want to play games in negotiations with the Teamsters.”

Drivers represented by Local 705 went on an unfair labor practices (ULP) strike on Jan. 8 at the US Foods distribution center in Bensenville after weeks of contentious contract negotiations. Local 705’s contract with US Foods expired on Dec. 29.

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