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Bigfoot Beverages
Analysis
2025: The rest of the story
Since the start of 2025, we’ve reported over 400 stories. Here's an update about what’s happened since we last reported on some of them.
Collective bargaining
After 200-day strike, Bigfoot locks out returning Teamsters
After long labor dispute, Bigfoot plans to keep the striker replacements it hired and hire back strikers when positions open up.
Collective bargaining
Bigfoot strike hits 200 days as workers stand firm
Around 240 workers at the beverage distributor struck Sept. 19 after the company proposed replacing their pension with a 401(k).
Collective bargaining
Bigfoot moves to bust union
Bigfoot Beverages has withdrawn recognition of Teamsters Local 324 and Local 206, terminated the contract, and halted pension contributions.
Collective bargaining
At Bigfoot, Teamsters strike to save their pension
Roughly 240 Teamsters have been on strike since Sept. 19 at Bigfoot Beverages, which distributes alcohol and soft drinks in Central Oregon.


