Lancaster, N.Y. (WBEN) - Despite reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract late Friday, Tops warehouse workers and drivers represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 264 rejected the deal in voting Saturday.
On Friday, after several hours of negotiations, both parties came to an agreement on a new tentative agreement to a four-year contract that was voted on by Teamsters Local 264 members on Saturday and ultimately rejected.
"Tops Markets is disappointed that the exceptional, industry-leading terms of our tentative contract agreement were voted down on Saturday by the membership of Teamsters Local Union #264, which represents about 590 Tops warehouse associates and drivers." a statement released Saturday read.
"At the conclusion of all-day negotiations Friday, union leadership communicated their firm support for the terms of the agreement and stated an intent to publicly endorse the offer with both media and their membership. Tops remains committed to reaching a long-term contract agreement and is willing to work with union leadership to address the concerns of their members; however, it is evident that the union must resolve certain internal discord before any progress can be achieved."
As workers continue a strike that began Friday, Tops ensures contingency plans are in place that will allow for all stores to continue operations and serve their communities.
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