September 26, 2003

The Teamsters Union today set up informational pickets at nearly a dozen terminals operated by Bulkmatic, the nation’s largest dry bulk carrier.

The action represents a coordinated effort by members and staff of Locals 26, 142, 215, 391, 407, 449, 637, 705, and 773, Joint Council 25 and the International Union.

“We're turning up the heat on Bulkmatic by highlighting the 22 Unfair Labor Practice charges that have been filed against the company in four states,” said Michael Murphy, Teamsters Assistant Organizing Director.

Negotiations continue to drag on at two newly organized facilities in Belpre, Ohio, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.