More than 400 Teamsters at Sysco San Francisco have voted unanimously to authorize a strike if the company refuses to deliver a ...

[T-Link Reporter]

More than 400 Teamsters at Sysco San Francisco have voted unanimously to authorize a strike if the company refuses to deliver a fair contract. Drivers and warehouse workers are demanding wage increases, benefits, and working conditions that match or exceed standards already set by Teamsters at other food service providers in the Bay Area.



“San Francisco is one of the most expensive places to live on earth, and we need a contract that keeps up with inflation,” said Andy Gonzalez, a driver at Sysco and member of Teamsters Local 853. “None of us wants to be on strike, but it is time for management to come to the table with a serious proposal. Anything less will result in us hitting the picket line.”



The vote by Local 853 members is the second major strike authorization taken by Teamsters at Sysco in recent weeks. If Sysco refuses to reach fair agreements, the company could face a major labor dispute involving nearly 800 workers across the West Coast.





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