Coca-Cola workers recently went on strike over alleged unfair labor practices, including rising health care costs, low wages, and unsafe working conditions. The protests notably come as the company faces growing criticism for rolling back its environmental promises .
What’s happening?
Coca-Cola workers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, recently went on strike after negotiations with the company turned sour. The workers’ union said the strike soon expanded to Toledo, Ohio, because the company sent a negotiator from Toledo to Fort Wayne to bargain on its behalf.
According to Toledo news station WTOL , the strike involved drivers, merchandisers responsible for stocking products on store shelves, and employees at the bottling facility.
Workers first went on strike after the company allegedly proposed increasing health insurance costs during contract negotiations but refused to provide workers with information regarding the specifics of the increase…