Fetterman Celebrates Teamsters Local 500’s New Contract with Quaker Valley Foods

September 29, 2026 Fetterman Celebrates Teamsters Local 500’s New Contract with Quaker Valley Foods WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, after the announcement of a new contract agreement between Teamsters Local 500 and Quaker Valley Foods, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: “The members of Teamsters Local 500 work year-round to move food up and down the East Coast. This deal with Quaker Valley gives them what we all deserve: a dignified retirement. Sending my congratulations to everyone who stood together in fighting for this new contract.” Teamsters Local 500 represents nearly 70 Quaker Valley Foods employees in Northeast Philadelphia, including the roughly 35 truck drivers who began striking on August 5, 2026. These workers fought for and secured stable retirement benefits, in the form of a hybrid annuity, as part of their new contract with the food distributor. “Our members showed incredible strength and solidarity throughout this nearly 50 day strike. They stood together because they believed the work they do should provide not only fair wages and job security, but greater security for their future as well. That determination helped us reach a strong five-year agreement and we’re proud of what these members accomplished together,” said Teamsters Local 500 Vice President Pedro Perez.