Hawaii teamsters join nationwide airgas strike

[T-Link Reporter]

HAWAII TEAMSTERS JOIN NATIONWIDE AIRGAS STRIKE



Teamsters at Airgas in Honolulu, Hawaii, have joined the nationwide strike following the company’s continued unfair labor practices (ULPs) and refusal to bargain in good faith. More than 40 drivers and fillers who deliver industrial, medical, and specialty gases across the Hawaiian Islands have entered the fight alongside fellow Teamsters across the country.



Hawaii Teamsters are the latest group to strike Airgas, joining Teamsters with Local 507 in Cleveland and Local 701 in New Jersey who went on strike in June. On Tuesday, the Teamsters extended picket lines to an additional 15 facilities across 11 states. Workers are demanding fair contracts that meet industry standards and an end to the company’s ULPs.



“The disrespect our members have seen at the bargaining table is completely unacceptable,” said Kevin K. Holu, President of Teamsters Local 996. “This greedy company is going to pay the price. We are proud to join hundreds of Teamsters across the country who are taking on Airgas and demanding what they have earned.”





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