Teamsters have ratified the Southern California Master Bakery Agreement, a collective bargaining agreement covering over 1,000 m...

[T-Link Reporter]

Teamsters have ratified the Southern California Master Bakery Agreement, a collective bargaining agreement covering over 1,000 members who work as merchandisers, route sales representatives and transporters at Bimbo Bakeries.



The five-year Teamsters agreement includes wage increases to both base pay and commission, larger pension benefits, and lower health care costs. Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries were only 48 hours away from going on strike when the employer returned with an improved offer.



“The threat of a strike was effective, and we ended up winning an amazing contract,” said Jaiver Franco, a steward with Teamsters Local 166. “As Teamsters, we look out for one another and fight for the best pay and benefits.”



Teamsters are on a winning streak at Bimbo Bakeries, including contract victories in Washington State and Northern California in the last year.





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