UNFI Workers Strike Back: 237 Join Teamsters Local 769 for Better Wages and Benefits

UNFI Workers Strike Back: 237 Join Teamsters Local 769 for Better Wages and Benefits

Listen up, folks! The warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) in Pompano Beach and Miami have just made a massive move. They've voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 769, and they're ready to fight for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. This is a HUGE win for the labor movement, and it's just the beginning!

Why This Matters

UNFI is the largest wholesale distributor for Amazon-owned Whole Foods, and these workers are done being pushed around. They've seen what their co-workers at other UNFI locations have won as Teamsters, and they're ready to fight for the same. This is a no-brainer! When workers stand together, they can take on corporate greed and win. Every UNFI worker deserves a strong Teamsters contract and the protections that come with it.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Since 2022, more than 3,000 UNFI workers have joined the Teamsters. That's right, folks! This marks 19 straight successful organizing drives, following a recent victory in Lancaster, Texas. The Teamsters are on a roll, and they're not stopping until every UNFI worker is represented by the union.

What's Next?

The workers at UNFI are preparing to bargain their first contract, and they're ready to fight for the same gains already secured by UNFI Teamsters in Florida and across the country. This includes an $8 an hour raise, comprehensive health care coverage, a defined benefit pension plan, seniority protections, and additional paid time off. These are life-changing gains, folks! And the Teamsters are committed to helping these workers achieve them.

The Bottom Line

The warehouse workers at UNFI are done being pushed around. They're fighting back and raising standards nationwide. Nearly 80 percent of UNFI’s workforce is now represented by the Teamsters, and they're not stopping until they organize the rest. This is a game-changer, folks! And it's just the beginning of a new era for UNFI workers.

So, what are you waiting for? Stand with the UNFI workers and support their fight for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. This is a no-brainer, folks! And it's just the beginning of a new era for UNFI workers.