Teamsters Local 317 Members at Sysco Syracuse Walk Off Job Over Unfair Labor Practices After Weeks of Contentious Contract Negotiations
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Teamsters Local 317 members at Sysco Syracuse are on strike after weeks of contentious contract negotiations with the corporate. Last night time, greater than 230 drivers and warehouse staff walked off the job in response to unfair labor practices (ULPs) being dedicated by administration. Picket traces may prolong to extra areas throughout the nation within the coming days.
“We’re striking over unfair labor practices, unsolved grievances, and unfair wages,” mentioned Matt Wademan, a 30-year driver at Sysco Syracuse. “This is nothing but corporate greed. Sysco simply doesn’t want to pay us what we’re worth.”
Nationally, Sysco faces a number of federal investigations for violating U.S. labor legislation. The Teamsters are at present in negotiations at a number of Sysco-branded areas throughout the nation, and tons of of members are at present working and not using a contract or have contracts about to run out as a result of firm’s failure to discount in good religion.
“We aren’t going to allow corporations like Sysco to bully and disrespect workers any longer,” mentioned Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. “Sysco Teamsters are more unified than ever. Members know how important their Teamster contract is, and they are united in this fight. Locals across the country are standing together to win our members the respect they deserve, and they have the backing of 1.2 million Teamsters across North America behind them.”
Sysco [ NYSE: SYY] is North America’s largest broadline foodservice firm, offering meals and provides to eating places, colleges, hospitals, nursing properties, and authorities accounts.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents greater than 10,000 Sysco staff nationwide.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking women and men all through the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for extra info. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters
