"I want to express my unwavering support to the Hunts Point Produce Market's 1,400 Teamsters Local 202 drivers and loading dock workers who went on strike earlier today. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, these brave essential workers have dutifully performed their duties, putting their health and that of their families at risk in an effort to keep us fed during this unprecedented crisis.
These workers, along with their union representatives, attempted to negotiate in good faith a small raise on their salaries. However, their efforts were only met with plain hostility.
I call on the owners of the Hunts Point Produce Market to go back to the negotiating table and urge them to do right by their workers.
To the workers and Teamsters Local 202, I stand in solidarity with you and thank you for the work that you do to keep our City running."
EDITOR'S NOTE:
While we do not dispute the workers rights, we would remind Senator Rivera that the Hunts Point Produce Market is essential to the delivery of fresh produce and other foods to people who are having problems of their own.
We would suggest that Senator Rivera and other Bronx elected officials should join the talks to stop or end quickly a strike where everyone loses, especially the people who need the food that will be in short supply.
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