201 Highline Workers Join Teamsters Local 697 in Glen Dale, W.Va.

Highline Warren Workers Align with Teamsters for Better Workplace Standards

This week, 201 drivers and warehouse employees at Highline Warren's Glen Dale, West Virginia site made a significant move by joining Teamsters Local 697. Their aim? To push for increased wages, improved benefits, and enhanced workplace protections.

The decision marks a pivotal moment, as these workers strive to establish their first contract. Rick Bauer, President of Local 697, noted, “We’re proud to welcome these workers as the newest members of Teamsters Local 697. They took a stand for the workplace standards they deserve, and we will continue fighting with them at the bargaining table to secure a strong first contract.”

Highline Warren is known for manufacturing and distributing automotive maintenance products, including brands such as Kimberly-Clark, Philips 66, 3M, Chevron, and Shell Rotella.

Veteran employee Dorothy Cook, who has been with Highline Warren for 18 years, expressed her enthusiasm: “I know firsthand the difference unions can make, and I’m thrilled we were finally able to organize with a union as strong as the Teamsters. As Teamsters, we will fight for the wages, benefits, and respect we deserve.”

Glen Dale is just one of 12 distribution centers managed by Highline Warren across the United States. This development signifies the first Teamster success within the company, positioning the union to potentially expand influence within Highline Warren's national network.

Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division, emphasized the broader impact: “The Teamsters are organizing warehouse and logistics everywhere, and West Virginia is no exception. Every organizing victory strengthens our union and expands our ability to take on corporate America.”

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, established in 1903, represents 1.3 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. For additional information, visit Teamster.org. Stay updated by following them on X and Facebook.