Teamsters at Gardner Cryogenics Ratify First Contract

The Facts -

• • Teamsters Local 773 secured substantial pay raises after a two-week strike.

• • The new contract includes immediate wage increases, better healthcare, and benefits.

• • Teamsters Local 733 represents various workers in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.

Teamsters Local 773 Secures Substantial Pay Raises, Ends Strike

“This contract is monumental. For years, we were told improvements couldn’t be achieved, but we proved them wrong,” said Rob Reznick, a Local 773 Production Technician. “The new contract significantly improves sick time, vacation, paternity leave, and other benefits. We’ve proven once again that when Teamsters fight, Teamsters win.”

The three-year collective bargaining agreement provides an immediate 10 percent wage increase in the first year, and an additional 4 percent each of the next two years. The deal also reduces health care costs, improves retirement security, and enhances job classifications.

“Gardner Cryogenics’ parent company reported $12.6 billion in sales last year but attempted to force workers to accept subpar wages and benefits,” said Dennis Hower, President of Local 773. “Our members stood united and demanded a contract that respects their skill and dedication.”

Nationwide, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 10,000 workers who transport and manufacture tanks for essential liquids and gases.

“Corporate greed is no match for rank-and-file Teamsters,” said Juan Campos, Director of the Teamsters Tankhaul Division. “These members stood strong and secured a strong first Teamsters contract. I congratulate them for staying together and winning such a lucrative deal.”

Teamsters Local 773 represents workers in various industries throughout Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

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