Teamsters Local 414 drivers, warehouse and maintenance workers have gone on strike at the Fort Wayne United Natural Foods Inc. distribution center to protest the company’s violations of federal laws that protect workers rights. The strike by 158 members will affect customers in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Local 414’s collective bargaining agreement with UNFI expired in September.
"UNFI's attacks on its Fort Wayne workers are a show of disrespect for the men and women who are the backbone of its operations and have been for decades," said George Gerdes, Teamsters Local 414 Secretary-Treasurer. "The Teamsters Union does not condone abusive behavior by employers. Local 414 members will fight to ensure they are treated fairly and with respect."
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