SOUTHERN READYMIX DRIVERS TO HOLD COMMUNITY ACTION
Georgia Workers Gather Support Ahead of Teamsters Election
HAMPTON, Ga., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of 70 concrete ready-mix drivers at Southern Readymix will hold a community action at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 5, to show their strength and solidarity ahead of their union election later this month. The group will be joined by elected officials and community allies in their fight for dignity, fairness, respect, and a voice in the workplace.
The election will include workers at seven Southern Readymix yards across Georgia, and a successful vote would make them the first group of ready-mix drivers to unionize in the state in 25 years.
WHEN: |
Friday, June 5 |
4 - 5 p.m. ET |
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WHO: |
Teamsters Local 528 and Local 728 members and leaders |
El-Mahdi Holly, State Rep. HD-116 |
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Gail Davenport, State Rep. SD-44 |
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Josh McLaurin, State Rep. SD-14 |
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Akbar Ali, State Rep. HD-106 |
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Gabriel Sanchez, State Rep. HD-42 |
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Georgia State AFL-CIO |
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CLC Georgia |
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Concerned Black Clergy |
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WHERE: |
Hampton Plant |
115 Pine View Drive |
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Hampton, GA 60228 |
Media Contact:
Lena Melentijevic, (347) 208-2279
[email protected]
SOURCE Teamsters Local 528
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