Giant Eagle transitioning to new facility
AUSTINTOWN — Giant Eagle has started to transition its frozen-food distribution operations from the Tamarkin facility on Victoria Road in Austintown to another facility in Northeast Ohio.
The Pittburgh-based company said a majority of the product is now managed at the new facility.
“Many team members continue to work at the Tamarkin facility as activities come to a close over the next several weeks, while a smaller percentage have been displaced,” said Dan Donovan, marketing manager, corporate communications at Giant Eagle.
Some employees have accepted positions in other areas of Giant Eagle, and others have received support from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
“Around 47 are laid off and the rest are still working,” said Ralph “Sam” Cook, Teamsters Local 377 secretary treasurer.
The closing of the Tamarkin plant, located at 375 Victoria Road, was announced in February after a labor dispute between Giant Eagle and the 165 members of the Teamsters Local 377.
Union members voted against the company’s contract offer twice. The second time it was rejected by four votes.
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