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In response to "can they vote on it in time to avoid some of the stoppage? my understanding was that takes about a month. -- nm" by colin

I don't think it matters when the members vote; this tentative agreement prevents the strike.

On July 16, O'Brien said, "If we don't come to a tentative agreement by July 31 at 12:01 a.m., we will be striking, we will not work without a contract."

Teamsters leaders anticipate the ratification process to take three weeks. During that time, Teamsters will continue to work even though the current governing contract will have expired.


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