Members of Local 701 Fight for Teamsters Health Care

NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, N.J., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of over 90 workers in East Brunswick, N.J., have unanimously voted to authorize a strike at Bimbo Bakeries. The drivers and warehouse workers are demanding a fair contract that retains their Teamsters' health care.

"These workers deserve a deal that honors their worth and respects the precedent they have set with previous agreements at Bimbo Bakeries," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. "It's time for management to put serious offers on the table. If Bimbo wants a strike, a strike is what they will get."

"The company thinks they can intimidate workers into accepting an offer that downgrades their benefits. Teamsters will not be bullied," said Ron Lake, President of Teamsters Local 701. "Our members refuse to be fooled by management's efforts and are ready to head to the picket line if a fair contract is not reached."

Bimbo is attempting to abandon Local 701's health plan that the workers have been with for over 25 years. Management has resorted to interrogating workers over negotiations. As a result of this behavior, Local 701 has filed unfair labor practices against the company.

"Management continues to come to the table with insulting offers that they know we would never agree to," said Ken Golden, a member of Local 701 and shop steward at Bimbo Bakeries. "We are not willing to be strong-armed out of our union's health plan. We don't want to strike but are ready for a work stoppage if the company keeps going down this road."

Teamsters Local 701 has been fighting for working-class families for 75 years. For more information, please visit teamsterslocal701.org.  

Contact:
Maura Drumm, (215) 510-3735 mdrumm@teamster.org

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bimbo-bakeries-teamsters-in-new-jersey-unanimously-authorize-strike-302933789.html

SOURCE Teamsters Local 701