More than 430 Teamsters at US Foods in Minneapolis have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement. This contract is notable for its significant improvements for warehouse workers, drivers, and mechanics.
“This contract is a benchmark — not just for US Foods, but for the entire industry,” stated Brandon Brink, a Local 120 business agent and lead negotiator. “Our members stood strong, and they’ve shown what is possible when workers fight together.”
The contract provides an immediate 20.4 percent wage increase in the first year and a total 33 percent wage increase over the four-year period. It also includes higher pension contributions, protections against automation, an extra week of paid vacation, and new safety provisions.
“We made it clear to management that we were ready to do whatever it took to win the agreement we deserve,” said Dennis Duff, a US Foods driver and Local 120 shop steward. “This is a wall-to-wall union shop, and that unity gave us the power to win big.”
“This is the strongest agreement we’ve ever secured at this facility,” expressed Noah Mueller, a warehouse worker at US Foods and Local 120 shop steward. “We held the company’s feet to the fire, and the gains in this contract will directly improve our lives and our families’ future.”
Teamsters Local 120 represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. More details can be found at local120.org.
