ANDERSON, Ind. — More than 300 Teamsters in multiple cites in Ohio announced their stand in solidarity with Teamsters in Anderson who are striking against Coca-Cola over contract negotiations. 48 workers at the Anderson facility, represented by Teamsters Local 135, have been striking since Sept. 2, claiming the company has engaged in unfair labor practices and negotiating in bad faith. Tuesday, the union announced teamsters in Akron, Toledo and Twinsburg, Ohio are joining the strike, which effectively shuts down Coca-Cola’s Ohio operations, the union said. “The company ha been failing to seriously bargain without members. and we aren’t going to stand for it,” said Jeff Padellaro, director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery and Soft Drink Conference. “As long as management refuses to offer a fair contract, we will remain on the picket line, Teamsters around the country have Local 135’s back, and these extended picket lines prove our solidarity is as strong as ever.” The union said the points of contention are in wages, health care and not sticking with the status quo. Cocal-Cola could not immediately be reached for comment on this story. The union said the strike will continue for as long as it takes to get a fair deal in place. ...read more read less