Teamsters Raise New Charges Against Bigfoot Beverages Over Union Tactics
Teamsters Raise New Charges Against Bigfoot Beverages Over Union Tactics
In the ongoing labor dispute, the Teamsters have taken significant action against Bigfoot Beverages, filing their eighth unfair labor practice (ULP) charge on December 2, 2024. This charge arises from allegations that the company unlawfully sought to withdraw recognition from Teamsters Local 206 and Teamsters Local 324, which represent their workforce in negotiations.
The background to this dispute is rooted in a labor strike that began months prior when Bigfoot attempted to eliminate crucial pension benefits from its workers and allegedly misled the bargaining committee during negotiations. Geoff Stewart, the Secretary-Treasurer of Local 206, described Bigfoot's actions as embarrassing and illegal, especially citing the company's attempt to employ temporary replacement workers, also known as