More than 230 drivers and warehouse workers at Sysco in Minnesota have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract, negotiated by Teamsters Local 120, follows a strike authorization vote that put pressure on the company to return to negotiations.
The agreement includes a 30 percent wage increase, expanded vacation time, higher pension contributions, Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday, strong strike protections, and provisions aimed at preventing job loss from automation.
“We made it clear to Sysco we were ready to walk if they didn’t come to the table with a fair contract,” said Andy Ketcher, a Sysco driver and Local 120 steward. “Because we stood together, we won a deal that rewards our hard work and gives us the respect we deserve.”
Sysco is one of the largest food service companies in the United States. In 2024, its net profits reached $1.95 billion — an increase of more than 10 percent compared to the previous year.
“This is a huge win for our members and their families,” said Brandon Brink, a Local 120 business agent. “Our members stood tall and didn’t back down in the face of corporate greed. That solidarity delivered real results.”
Teamsters Local 120 represents over 15,000 workers across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
