Teamsters at Sysco Portland have voted by a 99.5 percent margin to authorize a strike if the multibillion-dollar company fails t...

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Teamsters at Sysco Portland have voted by a 99.5 percent margin to authorize a strike if the multibillion-dollar company fails to present an acceptable contract offer. More than 270 drivers, mechanics, and warehouse workers are demanding an agreement with wages, benefits, and working conditions that match the strong gains other Teamsters at Sysco have won nationwide.



“Our members work hard for this company and will not accept anything less than a contract that rewards their dedication,” said Mark Davison, President of Teamsters Local 162 and Teamsters Western Region International Vice President. “It is time for Sysco management to come to the table with a fair contract, or our members are ready to walk."



Sysco is one of the largest and most profitable food service providers in the United States. In 2024 alone, the company reported $1.95 billion in net profits, a jump of more than 10 percent from the year before. The strike authorization vote empowers Local 162 to call a work stoppage at any time once the contract expires on Saturday, Oct. 11.





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