Georgia
Drivers at Kroger Warehouse in Georgia Vote to Join Local Teamsters
CDL truck drivers at a Kroger e-commerce distribution center in Georgia have voted to join Teamsters Local 528, in a push for higher wages and better retirement benefits.
The unit of 30 drivers voted to join the local union by a 96% margin, according to a release from the Teamsters. This is the second group of Kroger drivers to unionize with the Teamsters, after nearly 300 drivers in Michigan voted in favor of the move in May.
“This is another huge victory that strengthens the collective power of all Teamsters at Kroger,” said Teamsters central region vice president Tom Erickson. “We will continue to expand our ranks and fight for strong contracts that protect better futures for our members and their families.”
Teamsters Local 528 says that it next plans to secure a “strong union contract” for its newly-inducted drivers. The e-commerce facility first opened in 2022, and serves the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. It is the grocery giant’s only distribution center in the state of Georgia.