Picket line tension at Auburn food delivery strike

December 14, 2012 @ 7:24 am

AUBURN, Wash. (AP) - Picketers are slowing trucks as tensions rise between striking Teamsters and replacement workers at the United Natural Foods distribution center in Auburn.

The company says it had to hire some permanent replacement workers after members of Local 117 walked out Monday. Union members agreed to return Wednesday as talks continued, but they walked out again Thursday over the replacement workers.

The union says 72 warehouse worker have been replaced. The union represents 163 warehouse workers and drivers at the Auburn center.

More contract talks are scheduled Thursday.

Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods supplies organic foods to grocery stores.


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  • WT wrote...
    Dismiss the Union Thugs
    December 14, 2012 6:59 am
    Please don't let the Union Thugs intimidate folks who want to work. The right to work should be a clear focus in Washington State without forced union membership or dues.
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