Kroger drivers in Clayton County authorize strike amid stall
By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published May 27, 2025 9:27pm EDT Forest Park FOX 5 Atlanta
- Teamsters Local 528 drivers at Kroger's Forest Park facility voted to strike due to stalled contract negotiations, demanding better wages, benefits, and workplace protections.
- Kroger reported significant profits, but the union accuses the company of delaying talks and failing to offer a fair contract.
- Local faith leaders support the drivers, emphasizing the need for dignity and fair compensation for their contributions to Kroger's success.
FOREST PARK, Ga. - Drivers at a Kroger fulfillment center in Clayton County have authorized a strike
Members of Teamsters Local 528, which represents 30 CDL drivers at Kroger’s Forest Park facility, voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike over what they describe as the company’s refusal to negotiate a fair first contract. The union is demanding better wages, benefits, and workplace protections.
The Forest Park drivers voted by a 96% margin last year to join the Teamsters, one of the largest labor organizations in North America, representing 1.3 million members across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
About Teamsters Local 528
Who We Are
Teamsters Local 528 is a proud union based in Jonesboro, Georgia. We represent workers across various industries, including transportation, warehousing, and logistics, advocating for their rights and interests.