(DOLTON, ILLINOIS) – More than 30 Workers employed by Parsec in the State of Illinois have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 710.

These new Teamsters work in railyards to load, unload and secure containers and trailers on and off freight trains.

The 33 chose to become Teamsters so they can fight as one group for a contract that guarantees they receive the pay, benefits, and treatment they deserve on the job.

Parsec was recently acquired by the billion-dollar Freight Company Universal Logistics Holdings.

Newly-Unionized Parsec Worker Mike Bellek said: “This job isn’t easy, and it’s even harder when you don’t have a voice. Organizing with Local (710) wasn’t just about us, it was about setting the standard for what we’re worth. I did it for my crew, my family and every Worker who deserves respect on the job. We didn’t flinch, and that’s why we won with (100%) of the vote!”

John Murphy, who serves as Director of the Teamsters Freight Division, said: “We’re proud to welcome these Workers to the Teamsters. They’ve had a long road to becoming Members of our Union. But now that they’ve officially joined Local 710, we can start working together to negotiate a strong first contract.”

Teamsters Local 710 represents thousands of Workers from a range of industries throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

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