Teamsters expand strikes against US Foods

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Teamsters struck the US Foods warehouse in Corona, California, above, on May 2, accusing the second-largest U.S. institutional food provider of violating their labor rights. They extended their picket lines to 10 other US Foods locations in southern California and Phoenix, Arizona, which were honored by fellow Teamsters. More than 800 workers are not working because of the dispute. Nearly 200 Teamsters also struck US Foods in Severn, Maryland, April 27, where the company plans to close its facility in June. They’ve sent pickets to shut down the company in Cleveland and Buffalo, New York.

— MAGGIE TROWE