Over 255 Associated Grocers Northeast workers continue strike over pension dispute
Key points
- More than 255 union members are striking over a pension dispute
- Teamsters Local 633 says 98% of members voted to reject a 401(k) without a match replacing the pension plan
- The contract expired Oct. 17; the union says it will hold out
According to a union representative, truck drivers and warehouse workers at Associated Grocers Northeast remain on strike. The strike stems mainly from the company's withdrawal from a pension plan and its attempt to replace it with a 401(k) without a match. Teamsters Local 633 says 98% of members voted to reject the change. The contract expired Oct. 17, and more than 255 union members are striking, with the union saying it will hold out.
What employers should do
- Check whether changes to your retirement plan require negotiation with employees or unions
- Assess the impact of dropping an employer match on employee retention
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