Potential Coca-Cola employee strike could affect Ocean Springs

Anonymous tips tell News 25 local Coca-Cola employees could potentially be going on strike affecting the branches in Mobile and Ocean Springs.

Anonymous tips tell News 25 the strike is about fair wages. An agreement with Coca-Cola expired on July 15th and the company presented a new proposal to the Teamsters Union 991 sector.

A federal mediator was called to conference with both sides yesterday to determine if they could reach an agreement. Official news of striking could potentially take place within the next 24-48 hours.

Coca-Cola United has called in dozens of employees and supervisors to be on standby to help working conditions if strike occurs.

This is an active situation. News 25 will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

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