JC7 Locals ink first-ever Sysco regional contract
January 25, 2026
Over 1,000 Teamsters secure 34% in raises, major pension increases, more
Local 853, 137, and 533 Sysco Teamsters won a landmark agreement after a credible strike threat.
More than 1,000 Sysco drivers and warehouse workers across Northern California and Nevada have overwhelmingly ratified the first-ever regional collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the Teamsters at Sysco.
The four-year agreement delivers a 34 percent wage increase, substantial improvements to pension contributions, top-tier Teamsters health care, and robust protections against unsafe working conditions and harmful automation practices.
“We were all proud to see Teamster members from different Locals come together,” said Joshua Snell, a 23-year member. He added, “We not only negotiated a contract with great wage increases and secured healthcare, but we showed what’s possible when Teamsters come together and fight with one voice.”
The new agreement covers members of Teamsters Locals 137, 533, and 853, and is the direct result of a credible strike threat that forced the company to return to the table and provide the wages, benefits, and workplace standards workers demanded.
“Our new contract is the strongest we have ever negotiated,” said Joe Silva, a Sysco warehouse worker and Local 853 steward. “Every one of us was prepared to do whatever it took to achieve this deal. It proves what happens when workers stand together and are prepared to back up their demands with action.”
Sysco is one of the largest and most profitable food service providers in the United States. In 2024, the company reported $1.95 billion in net profits, a year-over-year increase of more than 10 percent.
“We wanted our fair share of this company’s success — and we got it,” said Ryan Sullivan, a driver at Sysco and Local 533 steward. “This contract will have a life-changing impact on our families, and it sends a message to every Sysco facility across the country that when Teamsters stand united, workers win.”
