Vistar Warehouse Workers Join Teamsters
37 Oakland warehouse workers have voted to join Teamsters Local 853. The workers organized seeking stronger wages and improved working conditions.
Thirty-seven warehouse workers at Vistar, a subsidiary of Performance Food Group (PFG), have voted to join Teamsters Local 853. The vote secures stronger wages and improved working conditions for the employees.
The organizing effort took place at Vistar's Oakland facility, with the workers seeking to collectively bargain for better pay, benefits, and job security. The election resulted in a decisive majority in favor of union representation.
Teamsters Local 853 represents thousands of workers across the Bay Area in various industries, including logistics and warehousing. The union has a history of successfully negotiating contracts for its members.
Vistar is part of Performance Food Group, one of North America's largest food distributors. This organizing victory may set a precedent for other workers in the sector.