Summary

"Today's offer by Teamsters to return to work at three locations will help critical projects get back on track while negotiations for a three year contract continue."

Story

With an offer from Teamsters Local 174 to return to work while negotiating a long-term contract, Executive Constantine issued the following statement:

"For more than 100 days most of the region’s construction has stopped as a result of a dispute between several sand and gravel companies and their employees, who are represented by Teamsters Local 174. Thousands of construction jobs have been impacted, tens of millions of dollars lost, and critical infrastructure projects delayed including wastewater, transit, bridges, and housing.

"Today's offer by Teamsters to return to work at three locations could help critical projects get back on track while negotiations for a three-year contract continue. I appreciate the Teamsters members and leaders who are continuing to bargain in good faith to get a fair contract. Now it's time for the sand and gravel companies to do the same and return to the negotiating table, secure a fair and long-term contract, and get our region moving again."

For more information, contact:

Chase Gallagher, Executive Office, 206-263-8537