Mayor Johnson, Congressman Garcia join Mauser packaging picket line in Little Village

Source: ABC 7 Chicago

By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:29AM

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Local leaders joined workers of Mauser Packaging Solutions in a picket line on Wednesday.

More than 100 employees walked off the job on June 9, Teamsters Local 705 said.

Teamsters said the company "broke the law and refused to bargain in good faith."

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois U.S. Representative Jesús "Chuy" García joined the workers.


Workers are demanding safer working conditions, guaranteed break times and affordable healthcare.

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