Union workers are returning to work this week at an Amcor Flexibles North America packaging plant in Iowa after approving a new four-year contract.
The labor agreement ends a two-week strike at the facility.
"These workers fought back against concessions to win the best contract they've ever had," said Jesse Case, secretary-treasurer of Local 238 of the Teamsters union, in an Aug. 15 statement. "It goes to show that when Teamsters fight, Teamsters win."
About 100 union workers walked off the job July 29 after being unable to reach a new labor agreement with the company. Case, in an interview shortly after the strike started, said the labor dispute boiled down to wages as other issues had been resolved.
"After additional negotiations in good faith, we have jointly reached a comprehensive agreement that continues to reward our Des Moines plant colleagues with industry-leading wages and benefits. We look forward to continuing to work together at our Des Moines plant," an Amcor Flexibles North America spokesperson said in an email.
Amcor indicated production did not stop during the strike, and the Teamsters said no workers crossed the picket line.
The union indicated the contract includes "large wage increases, an extra holiday and additional retirement money."
"This is a victory," said Amcor worker and Teamster Jake Versteegh in a statement provided by the union. "We're excited to get back to work."