The O'Reilly drivers stood together against an aggressive union-busting campaign by the company's law firm. They wanted Teamster representation so they could negotiate fair annual raises, a safer workplace and job security.
Route driver Kevin Culberson is savoring the victory. He said
On March 8 we stood together as drivers and are thrilled to now be able to call ourselves Teamsters.Ben Speight, Local 728's organizing director, said O'Reilly is a major player in the auto parts industry. Speight said O'Reilly's workers
...deserve better from this company, which last year had $4.8 billion in sales.Speight said the drivers' co-workers in the warehouse showed solidarity by actively encouraging them to vote for the union during the organizing campaign.
Tony Perry, an O'Reilly route driver, said a Teamster contract will be the best thing for drivers and their families. He said
Being respected by O’Reilly and having a safe work environment is important to all of us.
