Teamsters launch ULP strike at Breakthru Beverage in St. Louis from 8 May 2026
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Teamster drivers and warehouse workers at Breakthru Beverage’s southwest St. Louis facility walked off the job over unfair labor practices and stalled contract talks. Locals 688 (warehouse) and 600 (drivers) say they are demanding strong picket-line protections and fair wages; union statements indicate drivers from the Cape Girardeau location are also on the picket line.
This alert was originally created on 14 May 2026.
Effective Dates
Organizers
Affected Locations
- St. Louis
- Missouri
- Cape Girardeau
- Missouri
Sources
- https://labortribune.com/teamsters-on-strike-at-breakthru-beverage
- https://teamster.org/2026/05/breakthru-beverage-workers-in-st-louis-launch-ulp-strike
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/breakthru-beverage-workers-in-st-louis-launch-ulp-strike-302767023.html
- https://teamster.org/2026/05/teamsters-extend-picket-lines-to-additional-breakthru-beverage-facilities/
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