853 Members at Zenith American voted unanimously 51-0 to reject Zenith’s last best and final offer

On November 15th, Zenith American members voted 51-0 to reject their employer’s last, best, and final contract proposal. The union has reached out to the company to get back into bargaining to negotiate a contract that meets the members’ needs.

Zenith American Local 853 members administer health and welfare, and pension benefits for Operating Engineers Local 3.
Pictured left to right are bargaining committee members Alexia Alexander, Teamsters Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beck, and Vanessa Wadley as they discuss strategy. Vanessa also serves as chief steward.