Perrigo Teamsters in New York Launch Strike

https://teamster.org/2025/09/perrigo-teamsters-in-new-york-launch-strike/




Local 210 Calls Out Pharmaceutical Manufacturer for Trying to Slash Workers’ Benefits

Press Contact: Bernadette Kelly Phone: (917) 754-5918 Email: BKelly@ibtlocal210.org

(BRONX, N.Y.) – Members of Teamsters Local 210 are on strike at Perrigo Company’s Bronx manufacturing facilities after the employer attempted to eliminate workers’ overtime protections and stop contributing to their retirement plan.

“The company is trying to force us to give into their demands, but our members will never accept a bad deal. Teamsters help Perrigo bring in over $100 million every year and must be paid their fair share,” said Bobby Bellach, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 210. “We are committed to supporting our members at Perrigo for as long as it takes to secure a fair agreement and we will not be intimidated by their tactics.”

“At a time when working-class New Yorkers are struggling to afford this city, Perrigo wants to make it even harder by gutting hard-won overtime protections and retirement security,” said Lydia Torres, Vice President of Local 210. “Perrigo plans to expand operations to 24 hours a day, and we welcome that — but not on the backs of our members. This strike is about standing up to ensure every worker can afford to live here and is treated with dignity and fairness, not as disposable labor.”

The 190 Teamsters work as compounders, inventory clerks, line operators, mechanics, and technicians for the world’s largest manufacturer of private-label, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and consumer health products.

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