(RICHMOND, VIRGINIA) – Drivers employed at Genesis Logistics have voted by more than 90% to join Teamsters Local 322.

The 214 Workers deliver to 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and are now preparing for first contract negotiations.

Genesis Logistics, a subsidiary of DHL Supply Chain, waged a ruthless Anti-Union Campaign. The company hired high-priced Union-Busting Consultants, held captive audience meetings, surveilled Workers and illegally disciplined Union supporters.

The Teamsters filed more than a dozen Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Charges during the Organizing Drive.

“We organized with the Teamsters because we’ve had enough - enough of the low pay, the lack of respect and poor benefits,” said Matthew Relford, a Genesis Driver.

“Management tried everything to stop us, but we stuck together and won. We’re proud to be Teamsters and we’re ready to fight for what we’ve rightfully earned,” Relford said.

Teamsters Local 322 Secretary-Treasurer Dwayne Johnson said: “I want to personally congratulate these Workers and welcome them to our Teamsters Family. Despite an aggressive campaign of illegal Union Busting, these Workers remained determined to achieve the dignity and respect they deserved. Now, we’re ready to fight alongside them to win a strong first Teamsters contract.”

Teamsters Local 322 represents more than 2,000 Workers in the State of Virginia.

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