LAKELAND, Fla., July 25, 2025 ~ In a major victory for labor rights, over 270 warehouse workers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, Florida have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 79, voted overwhelmingly in favor of the agreement.

John Sholtes, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 79, praised the success of the Teamsters in securing this agreement. "This is a classic example of how the Teamsters can produce landslide organizing victories," he stated. "We are proud of how our fellow Teamsters have fought to improve their jobs and to help change their lives for the better."

The four-year agreement includes significant improvements for the workers, such as increased wages, comprehensive medical benefits, seniority rights, a pension plan, and additional paid leave. Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference, emphasized the importance of collective union voice in achieving this contract. "Our newest Teamsters members fought hard and have a contract they can be proud of," he said.

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Curtis McCoy, a member of Local 79 and one of the workers who will benefit from this agreement, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome. "We became Teamsters so that we can fight for better wages and a better life for our families," he stated. "We help make Southern Glazer's what it is, and now we have a contract that gives us what we deserve."

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been fighting for workers' rights since its founding in 1903. With over 1.3 million members across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, they continue to advocate for fair treatment and improved working conditions. For more information about their work or to stay updated on their efforts, visit their website at teamster.org or follow them on social media @Teamsters on X and Facebook.com/teamsters.

For further inquiries or comments, please contact Maura Drumm at (215) 510-3735.

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