Mechanics, Service Attendants Demand Fair
Contract with Teamsters Health Insurance
SALT
LAKE CITY, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryder Truck
Rental mechanics and service attendants represented by Teamsters
Local 222 have voted unanimously to reject the company's last,
best, and final offer, terminate the contract extension, and
authorize a strike.
"Our Ryder members are tired of substandard, expensive benefits
and are demanding change," said Spencer
Hogue, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 222. "They have stood
firm on their demand for union insurance which not only provides
better coverage but does so at a lower cost than the employer's
plan. These members unanimously rejected an offer from Ryder and
every member of Local 222 is proud to stand in solidarity with our
brothers and sisters at Ryder who are fighting for a fair
contract."
Workers are demanding that the employer come to terms on a fair
agreement that includes Teamsters Health and Welfare coverage.
"The company has reported recorded profits year after year. We
are standing united and demanding affordable health insurance
because this is how you retain employees and bring in new talent,"
said Ralph Gonzales, a 10-year
veteran at Ryder.
Ryder Truck Rental agreed to meet with Local 222 once more on
July 18.
Teamsters Local 222 serves more than 4,500 members working for
35 employers across the state of Utah. For more information, visit
Teamsterslocal222.org.
Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
mmcquaid@teamster.org
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SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters