US Foods Teamsters Secure Landmark 70 Percent Wage Hike

The agreement marks a significant victory for the workforce, which services major universities, hospital systems, and local restaurants throughout the region. Beyond the substantial pay raises, the contract preserves fully employer-paid health insurance and introduces specific language designed to shield union positions from future automation initiatives.

Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 630, attributed the result to a disciplined mobilization effort that prioritized the long-term stability of workers who maintain the distributor’s high operational volume. Longtime shop steward Kevin Burrow emphasized that the bargaining process required sustained pressure to overcome management resistance. With the Teamsters representing over 5,500 US Foods employees nationwide, union leadership views this settlement as a primary template for future negotiations across the broader food service sector.