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Dining Hall Workers at Univ. of Penn Ratify First Contract

University of Pennsylvania food service workers have ratified their first Teamster contract with Local 929 in Philadelphia. The dining hall employees, employed by Bon Appétit, unanimously ratified a  contract after just over one month of negotiations.

“Teamsters Local 929 negotiated significant wage increases each year of the 3-year contract, affordable health benefits, paid time off and seniority protection,” said John Preston, Secretary-Treasurer of the Philadelphia local. “We look forward to representing our newest members.”