UNFI Warehouse Workers Win Big with New Teamsters Contract
More than 300 warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) have ratified a new five-year contract.
The new agreement was overwhelmingly supported by workers and includes wage increases of up to $8 per hour, along with Teamsters health care coverage and participation in the Teamsters Western Conference Pension Plan.
"This contract is exactly why we joined the Teamsters," said Charles Dowling, a warehouse worker and member of Local 79. "We fought hard for the pay, benefits, and protections we...
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