Teamsters at airgas prepare to strike

[T-Link Reporter]

TEAMSTERS AT AIRGAS PREPARE TO STRIKE



Teamsters at Airgas are taking action as the company continues to stall at the bargaining table and violate federal labor laws. Workers represented by Teamsters Local 283 in Ferndale, Mich., and Teamsters Local 507 in Cleveland have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.



Airgas, a subsidiary of French multinational Air Liquide, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. The company pulled in nearly $30 billion last year. Despite record profits and revenue, Airgas continues to break the law and refuses to offer Teamsters a deal that meets industry standards.



The Teamsters Union represents hundreds of Airgas workers across the country. If the company fails to present a fair contract and refuses to rectify its unfair labor practices, a multi-local strike could see picket lines extend nationwide.





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