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Employees At Chicago Pepsi Plant Shocked To Find Facility Closed On Monday
Employees showed up with no idea that the location was shut down effective immediately.
October 29, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Pepsi warehouse on Chicago's South Side abruptly shut down and workers said they received no notice.
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The truck drivers who worked at the facility near 51st and Halsted were in limbo and employees showed up with no idea that the location was shut down effective immediately.
The union that represents more than 75 members at the plant said the warehouse has more than 200 employees. Many of them were not aware the facility was shutting down until they came to work on Monday morning and were told to pack up and go home.
