BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE IN COMMERCE TEAMS RATIFIE FIRST CONTRACT

Union wins after workers engage in one-day strike

COMMERCE, California., November 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — After striking for less than 24 hours Monday at Breakthru Beverage, the company’s drivers Trade have overwhelmingly ratified their first contract as members of Teamsters Local 166.

“This is not just a first contract for this facility: this is the first Teamsters contract at this company in all of Washington state. California,” said Mike PharrisSecretary-Treasurer of Local 166. “This would not have been possible without the courage, courage and determination that these hardworking men and women demonstrated yesterday on the picket line. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this strike for a well-deserved victory. “.

The two-year contract includes significant pay increases, protections against unfair reprimands and termination, and seniority rights for Breakthru’s 45 workers. It will be renegotiated at approximately the same time as the California Statewide Liquor Master Agreement.

“Now the company has to respect us. Before we didn’t have a voice, but now we do,” said Roger Chaidezmember of the Teamsters negotiating committee and with Breakthru for 13 years. “This is a big deal for everyone here. We thought we were going to have to strike for Thanksgiving, but our efforts paid off. I would like to thank Local 166 organizer Ruben Luna for everything his hard work. This year, I am especially grateful for my contract with the Teamsters.

Teamsters Local 166 represents workers in a wide variety of industries across the Inland Empire and San Diego. For more information, visit teamsters166.com.

Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
[email protected]

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