Teamsters Local 525 Warns of Possible Strike in 15 days Amid Alton Contract Dispute

Teamsters Local 525 Warns of Possible Strike in 15 days Amid Alton Contract Dispute

ALTON — Teamsters Local 525, representing the dedicated members of the City of Alton Public Works Department, announced on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, that its members are prepared to initiate a lawful strike in 15 days following months of prolonged stall tactics, bad-faith bargaining, and a lack of meaningful negotiation from city leadership.Despite repeated attempts by the union to negotiate fair, competitive wages and address critical workplace…