Walsh Issues Response to Teamsters Local 710 Strike

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., (D-Elwood), issued the following statement in response to the recent Teamsters Local 710 strike at Moheny Environmental:

“On Wednesday, December 18th, more than 40 members of Teamsters Local 710 went on strike at Mahoney Environmental. I want to offer my support to every effort pushing labor and management back to the negotiating table so this disagreement can be resolved in a way that serves all sides.

A contract negotiation reaching this point is the worst possible outcome for both labor and management. It slows down growth, causes uncertainty in the workers, and has ripple effects across the community.

I encourage everyone to remember that we are at our strongest when labor and management come together respectfully, openly, and honestly. But, no worker should be forced to sell their time, labor, and expertise for unfair wages and benefits. I stand with the members of Teamsters Local 710.”