The Teamsters didn’t even wait until VWR International could open the doors of its new 500,000 square foot distribution center in Visalia, CA, before they brought pressure to bear in the form of a lawsuit. The Teamsters levied charges that the company has not complied with environmental specifications, despite the fact that Visalia’s Assistant City Manager Mike Olmos claims the facility has fulfilled all the necessary obligations. It would appear the Teamsters are already angling to snag the 150 new employees as union members.
