Deciding to go on Strike is somewhat like going to war and should never be taken lightly. Every exhaustible position must be tried between the opposing parties before they reach this boiling point. So when these Teamster members were asked, “Have you explored every possible avenue to secure a fair contract?” and they answered “YES,” yet a contract still wasn’t reached, they had no choice but to go on strike.
This is the circumstance for 177 drivers at US Foods in Livermore who voted last year to join Teamsters Local 853, in search of securing the security and future they deserve for the work they do. The sticking points and goals have always revolved around long-term economics, such as health care and retirement.
Living in the Bay Area, one of the most expensive places in the world, comes with exceptional circumstances for workers. Because these members understand this and believe so passionately in long-term security, they were willing to sacrifice their own income to divert into a retirement plan with no cost to the company. But without contractual support for these goals, post retirement, these members will be left with a choice to either move away or start working more overtime hours now to improve their long-term economic viability. Most of us would like to think that we could continue to live in the house we raised our children in well into retirement, but this seems out of reach for these members at this point.
So we are asking ALL of the Teamsters in the Bay Area to help these new member secure their future by walking the picket line and supporting these members in Livermore. US Foods has recently announced year-over-year record Net Profits, and these drivers helped put them there. So let’s support these members and show our Bay Area communities that when Teamsters Strike, we have each other’s backs.
Where:
US Foods | Distribution Center
300 Lawrence Dr, Livermore, CA 94551
When:
Any time after 7 PM, Sunday, March 2nd
Indefinitely
Contact:
For any additional information on the Strike
contact Teamsters Local 853 Vice-President Ray Torres at: (661) 903-2980
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These new Teamsters at Local 853 have exhausted every avenue at the bargaining table and are at the end of their rope. So they have chosen to STRIKE!!
If you are available to support our fellow Teamsters, please join them and walk the picket line. SHOW UP, BE LOUD, let US FOODS know we’re gonna fight hard, and do what it takes!
Where:
US Foods | Distribution Center
300 Lawrence Dr, Livermore, CA 94551
When:
Any time after 7 PM, Sunday, March 2nd
Indefinitely
Contact:
For any additional information on the Strike
contact Teamsters Local 853 Vice-President Ray Torres at: (661) 903-2980
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