Teamsters launch national airgas strike

[T-Link Reporter]

TEAMSTERS LAUNCH NATIONAL AIRGAS STRIKE



Teamsters at Airgas are on strike in response to the company’s unfair labor practices and refusal to negotiate fair contracts. The tankhaul workers, represented by Teamsters Local 507 in Cleveland and Local 701 in New Brunswick, N.J., have extended picket lines to eight locations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.



Airgas is a subsidiary of the French multinational corporation Air Liquide, and is the largest distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases in the U.S. Last year, the company reported a record $3.8 billion in net profits, yet it continues to break the law and refuses to bargain agreements that meet industry standards.



The Teamsters represent hundreds of Airgas workers across the country and are prepared to extend picket lines to even more locations if necessary.





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