Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The strike by Teamsters Local 264, representing workers at the Tops Distribution Center in Lancaster, has come to an end. The union's rank and file ratified a deal Monday after rejecting a previous one over the weekend.
The union rejected an initial four-year tentative deal reached Friday night, prompting the strike to continue into the weekend. The most recent deal was reached on Sunday.
Tops issued the following statement following ratification:
"Tops Friendly Markets and Teamsters Local Union No. 264, which represents Tops Distribution Center associates, have successfully achieved four-year contract agreements for the full union membership — which includes warehouse workers, drivers, sanitation workers, and maintenance staff. The contracts are now in place after they were approved by union membership on Monday, June 10, and all associates are resuming work immediately.
"The ratified agreement provides industry-leading terms that exceed those agreed to in the past, while also ensuring our customers will continue to enjoy the service, selection, and value that they've come to expect from Tops Markets.
"We want to extend our gratitude to Teamsters Local Union No. 264 and everyone involved in the negotiations for their diligent work on behalf of our associates. We look forward to serving the grocery needs of our community together for many years to come."
Workers had gone on strike over wages and health care.
