Bimbo Bakeries Workers in Chicago Ratify New Agreement, Averting Strike

275 workers at Bimbo Bakeries in Chicago, who are members of Teamsters Local 734, ratified a new agreement on October 23, 2026. This contract was reached hours before the workers were scheduled to strike. The new agreement includes significant wage increases for both hourly and commissioned members, along with protections for health care, job security, and a strengthened pension.

The successful negotiation secures improved financial stability and job protections for the workers in the Chicago area. The deal represents a major labor contract in the food service sector, impacting operational costs for the company.