May 6, 2026
Soda Talks Continue as Contract Expirations Near
With less than a month remaining until the expiration of Local 812’s Liberty Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola NY and Pepsi-Cola Long Island contracts, Local 812’s Negotiation Committees are gearing up and scheduling frequent meetings with the companies in hopes of reaching fair deals for union members.
At the last meeting with Liberty Coca-Cola management on May 5th, our core economic issues - healthcare, wages and retirement - were finally addressed at the table. While we have not reached agreements on any of those issues, we are at least encouraged that the company appears to be ready to engage in serious talks.
Despite the efforts of Local 812’s Pepsi-Cola NY Committee, we can report no real progress. Again this week, Pepsi management declined to discuss our economic demands, which we handed them more than three months ago.
Both Liberty Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola negotiations resume next week. Our Contract Committees will continue fighting for good contracts until the May 31 expiration date. If acceptable deals aren’t reached by then, union leaders are authorized to call strikes if necessary.
Our true strength remains the unity of our membership. Do your part for a good contract - stay informed and stay involved!
Local 812 Liberty Coca-Cola Negotiation Committee, May 5th contract talks
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Local 812 Pepsi-Cola Negotiation Committee, May 4th contract talks
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April 28, 2026
Coke and Pepsi Negotiations Underway
Local 812’s Contract Negotiation Committees have begun meetings with Coke, Pepsi NYC and Pepsi Long Island management. The main priorities are maintaining the industry-setting standards that Local 812 has long established, including preserving health care and retirement benefits.
By near unanimous votes, members from each bargaining unit have authorized the union to call a strike if needed. While we do not hope to strike, we are providing our union leaders with the backing they need to win the best possible agreements.
