Calportland ready-mix teamsters on ulp strike

[T-Link Reporter]

CALPORTLAND READY-MIX TEAMSTERS ON ULP STRIKE



Over 350 concrete ready-mix drivers at CalPortland represented by Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 have been forced on an unfair labor practice strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith on a new contract.



“It’s clear that CalPortland fears our unity as Teamsters. That’s why they want to separate us in negotiations and eventually tear down what the Teamsters have built here for over 60 years” said Stephen Beck Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Local 853. “But our members will not allow this company to pit us against each other. We are united, and we will not rest until CalPortland starts taking these negotiations seriously.”



The drivers, who operate at over 15 plants across Northern California, will remain on the picket line until the company offers realistic bargaining dates to negotiate a contract that protects the industry standards they have earned.





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