Big Box Retail Loses the Battle for Workers' Benefits
After a credible strike threat, Teamsters Local 25 has reached a tentative six-year agreement covering more than 900 workers at Stop & Shop's Freetown distribution center. The agreement guarantees the facility remains open, secures the largest wage increases in the workers' history, and strengthens benefits. International Brotherhood Of Teamsters.
- This hard-fought victory highlights the power of collective action when workers come together to demand better wages, benefits, and working conditions, a stark contrast to the erosion of labor protections in recent years.
- As Big Box retailers continue to expand their operations, will other companies follow Stop & Shop's lead and prioritize worker interests, or will they try to replicate the company's tactics that led to this tentative agreement?