Teamsters from the tri-state area, members of SEIU, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division, community allies, and store owners rallied on June 8, 2016 outside Philadelphia’s City Hall to protest the proposed soda tax. While Coca Cola, Pepsi, Canada Dry trucks and Teamster 18-wheelers circled city hall, rank-and-file Teamsters held signs saying, “No More Taxes”.

“This soda tax is a regressive tax that will hurt our industry,” said Bill Hamilton, Teamsters International Vice President. “The issue has never been about health and we will all end up paying for this tax with the job losses that will occur if the mayor’s soda tax is passed.”

“When the call for help comes in, we head out”, commented Local 776 President Ed Thompson. “Local 776 is proud to be here supporting our Teamster Brothers and Sisters as they fight to keep their jobs in the soft drink industry”.

All eyes are on Local 776!

L-R: Local 776 Business Agent Dave Licht, Local 776 Recording Secretary/Business Agent Dave Wolf, Pa Conference Of Teamsters Executive Assistant and Local 776 member Tom Felice