Warehouse workers at Toyota’s Glen Burnie distribution center voted overwhelmingly to approve a new three-year contract that includes significant wage and benefit improvements, Teamsters Local 570 announced Wednesday.
The 90 workers, who handle packaging and shipping of Toyota parts throughout the mid-Atlantic region, ratified the agreement by a 97 percent margin. The contract provides a 24 percent wage increase over three years while maintaining fully employer-paid healthcare and increasing pension contributions.
“Our members sent a clear message to this global corporation that they will not settle for anything less than the dignity and respect they’ve earned,” said Sean Cedenio, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 570.
The agreement also enhances paid time off benefits for the Maryland-based workers, who play a key role in Toyota’s regional supply chain operations.
Contract highlights
The new collective bargaining agreement comes at a time when labor unions nationwide have been securing stronger contracts across multiple industries. For these Toyota warehouse employees, the contract represents a significant victory.
“Toyota depends on us to keep its operations running smoothly,” said Lee Alders, a warehouse worker and Local 570 member. “This new contract is a big win for us. It means more security, better benefits, and real improvements for our families.”
According to the union, the contract was achieved despite Toyota’s historical resistance to unionization efforts. The Glen Burnie facility represents one of the few unionized Toyota operations in the United States.
The warehouse workers will operate under the new contract terms for the next three years, with the wage increases being implemented over that period.
Teamsters Local 570 represents workers across various industries throughout Baltimore and surrounding communities.
