Northeast Beverage Workers Join Teamsters

Drivers, Service Technicians, and Merchandizers Choose Local 443 Representation

(ORANGE, Conn.) - A group of 35 drivers, service technicians, and merchandizers at Northeast Beverage Corporation in Orange, Conn., overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 443. The workers voted for strong union representation to secure increased pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions.

"These members are a united group that have shown incredible strength and commitment to one another," said Sal Abate, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 443. "We will stand shoulder to shoulder with them to fight for the best contract possible, and we are proud to welcome these new Teamsters brothers and sisters into our family."

"Congratulations to these workers on their hard-fought campaign to join the Teamsters," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. "This group overcame illegal union busting tactics to win a decisive victory. We look forward to helping this group secure a strong Teamsters contract that reflects their contributions to the company."

Northeast Beverage Corporation is a subsidiary of the Mancini Company which has distribution facilities throughout New Jersey, New York, and New England.

"We take our jobs seriously and, knowing the dangers of this type of work, we want a fair wage," said Kealin Brown, a member of Local 443 and driver at Northeast Beverage Corporation. "We hold our heads high, because now we are Teamsters. We look forward to fighting for a contract we deserve."

Teamsters Local 443 represents over 3,500 working men and women in the New Haven and Litchfield Counties. For more information go to teamsterslocal443.com.

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