Sysco offers $8 hourly wage increase in strike talks

• Sysco (NYSE:SYY) reached economic terms with Teamsters Locals 630 and 848 while workers at its Los Angeles facility remain on strike and a full labor agreement is unfinished.
• The company’s final offer includes an $8-per-hour wage increase by April 2027, representing wage growth of more than 40% over the contract term.
• Sysco said the proposal also includes higher pension contributions, additional pension-eligible hours, and expanded employee benefits.

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) said it has agreed on economic terms with Teamsters Locals 630 and 848 but has not completed a final Los Angeles labor agreement, leaving the strike ongoing.

The company said its final offer provides an $8-per-hour wage increase by April 2027, compared with the current pay structure, with total wage growth exceeding 40% during the proposed contract period.

The proposal includes increased pension contributions, more pension-eligible hours, a sixth week of vacation after 30 years of service, and double-time pay after 12 hours worked.

Sysco said it has called for the Los Angeles strike to end and stated that it remains committed to reaching a complete agreement with the Teamsters representatives.

The company operates food distribution businesses across multiple markets and has previously managed labor negotiations as part of its workforce operations.