Members of Teamsters Local 324 and 206 went on strike at Bigfoot Beverages on Sept. 19 and picketed outside the company's headquarters. Bigfoot is one of the largest soft drink and alcohol distributors in the Pacific Northwest. The primary issue in bargaining, according to a press release, has been the Teamsters' retirement benefit.
"We came to the table with raises for each employee, an extremely generous 401(k) retirement plan plus a signing ratification bonus of $2,500 each yet we were rejected without allowing our team members to vote on our offer," said Eric Forrest, co-president of Bigfoot Beverages.
-Julianna LaFollete
