Teamsters Local 455 at Bimbo Bakeries Ratifies New Agreement in Denver

Bimbo Bakeries Workers Achieve Notable Contract Enhancements

(DENVER) – More than 275 sales and transportation employees from Local 455 at Bimbo Bakeries in Denver have successfully approved a new contract. This agreement marks significant advancements for the workforce.

“Our members went into negotiations ready to fight for a contract that honored their hard work. They remained determined, refused to settle, and secured an agreement with big gains,” said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference.

Jason Abbott, a business agent with Local 455, highlighted, “This committee stayed focused and unified throughout the entire bargaining process. They made clear to the company that they were willing to fight for the contract they deserved.”

The newly established four-year agreement brings forth several benefits, including route protections, increased pension contributions, ratification bonuses, and health and welfare security with no cost hikes. Transportation workers are set to receive wage boosts of up to 12 percent.

Jason Wildman, a senior steward with three decades of experience at Bimbo Bakeries, remarked, “We stuck together until the company offered us the contract we deserved. We earned a great contract that we can continue to build upon.” Teamsters Local 455, based out of Denver, Colorado, is a robust union representing over 10,000 members throughout the Rocky Mountains region. For more information, visit teamsterslocal455.org.