Teamsters gain foothold at Real Alloys

The news is three weeks old, but it is still important to note. May 3, saw 130 workers at Real Alloy’s Morgantown, KY secondary plant voting to join Teamsters Local 89.

This represents a rare win the aluminum processing sector by the Teamsters. Historically, the Teamsters represented the now defunct Aluminum Shapes extrusion operation in Delair NJ. They also represent Republic Waste and the leading aluminum soffit/siding/roofing accessories manufacturer, Rollex.

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