Manufacturing distribution technicians at the American Red Cross in Salt Lake City have voted to join Teamsters Local 222. These workers join more than 50 other American Red Cross workers who have organized with Local 222.
“We are elated to welcome another group of essential American Red Cross workers to the Teamsters,” said Spencer Hogue, secretary-treasurer of Local 222. “These workers play a critical role in not just Salt Lake City, but in the national blood supply chain. Their important contributions to our communities should be rewarded with a strong union contract.”
“With national negotiations slated to kick off in the coming weeks, American Red Cross workers are forming their union with the Teamsters to ensure their priorities are addressed in the new collective bargaining agreement,” said Jason Lopes, Teamsters healthcare director. “We look forward to getting to work on negotiating the strongest possible agreement for all American Red Cross Teamsters.”
More than 1,800 other American Red Cross workers across the U.S. are represented by the Teamsters.