Breakthru Has Activated “Contingency Plans’ in Wake of Teamsters Strike

Dear Client:  Last week, BBD reported that Teamsters were striking against Breakthru in Florida, and had extended the picket line to six other states. The wholesaler issued an updated statement to BBD on Friday, emphasizing that the actual strike is contained to North Florida, and promising contingency efforts to stave off any potential service disruptions.  Recall, over 160 drivers at Breakthru locations in Florida went on strike about three weeks ago, with the union alleging that Breakthru fired workers for