December 2, 2024

PODS WORKERS IN BRISTOL ON UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE STRIKE WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 671

Employees at PODS Moving & Storage in Bristol, CT who achieved Union representation with Teamsters 671 following their election victory on July 3 this year, are set to strike against the unfair labor practices, union busting, and ongoing delays from PODS management. The picketing will commence at 5:00 am on Monday, December 2, 2024 outside the PODS facility located at 39 Business Park Drive in Bristol.

Since the workers voted overwhelmingly in favor of union representation, PODS has engaged in a series of unfair labor practices, including altering working conditions, confiscating equipment from workers, and showing a lack of respect at the bargaining table.

The PODS workers have determined that THIS UNFAIR TREATMENT HAS TO STOP and are prepared to take a stand for their rights and for a fair workplace. This has led to a unanimous decision among PODS

workers to go out on strike on December 2.

PODS LLC is owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), which manages assets exceeding $255 billion. While the OTPP services union members, PODS is engaging in anti-union negotiation tactics, unfair labor practices, and has refused to put their own employees in a pension fund. This is shameful behavior, and it must stop!

These workers deserve more and are willing to fight for it!

Media Contact: Ruby Clarke

Teamsters Local 671 Organizer

rclarke@teamsters671.com

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