If you are thinking of buying the world a Coke, you better get to stores fast.
The supply of the carbonated beverage may be inconsistent in the near future, with 370 unionized workers on strike at Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada warehouses and a production facility in Richmond, along with three other locations in the Lower Mainland.
Talks that have been on since March broke off between the company and Teamsters Local 213, which represents workers in Richmond, Coquitlam, Chilliwack and the Sunshine Coast.
“We don’t want to give up our defined benefits,” said Jim Loyst, business representative for Teamsters Local 213.
Stores in some locations are starting to see shortages.
In a Coca-Cola statement, the company said,“We remain committed to the collective bargaining process, and are prepared to return to the bargaining table to successfully conclude negotiations and reach a new collective agreement.”
