400 Days of Striking Later, Florida Teamsters Secure Union Contract with Breakthru Beverage

400 days of striking later, Florida Teamsters secure union contract with Breakthru Beverage

​On Wednesday, Teamsters announced that members in Florida won their strike, officially ratifying a first contract for higher wages and union protections.

BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE TEAMSTERS IN FLORIDA WIN STRIKE, SECURE STRONG FIRST CONTRACT

Drivers Force Company to Negotiate Wage Gains, More Paid Time Off, Union Protections

Breakthru Beverage Teamsters in Florida Win Strike, Secure Strong First Contract

(FLORIDA) – After months on the picket line, 160 Teamsters have won their strike against Breakthru Beverage at facilities throughout Florida. Members voted today to ratify a strong first contract that will protect and reward drivers in Tampa, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, and Tallahassee exactly 400 days after voting to join the Teamsters Union. The three-year contract delivers major wage increases, improved paid leave, and key u…