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Rail Yard Workers Join Local 776
Local 776 is welcoming to the Teamster fold workers at Intermodal Services of America who work at the Rutherford Rail Yard in Harrisburg, Pa.
Workers there overwhelmingly decided to join the union by a resounding 38-1 vote, sending a strong message that they are united in organizing with the Teamsters and negotiating a strong contract.
“We’re thrilled to welcome our newest members to the Teamster family and we look forward to addressing their issues at the bargaining table so they can enjoy the benefits of a strong Teamster contract,” said Local 776 President Edgar Thompson.
Workers at the rail yard unload containers off of freight trains. They include crane operators, jockeys, mechanics and gate clerks. There are 48 workers in the bargaining unit.
“I congratulate these workers on their vote and am glad to have them a part of America’s strongest union,” Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa said. “United together, we can do great things for workers.”