Teamsters Secure Major Contract Victory for US Foods Drivers Across the South
Following the threat of a strike, more than 200 US Foods drivers across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement.
"We showed US Foods that we would not settle for less," said Glenn Tyler, a driver at US Foods and member of Local 71. "It feels great heading into work knowing we are protected and rewarded under such a strong Teamsters contract."
The workers, represented by Teamsters Locals 61, 71, and 391, won significant gains including wage increases...
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