Sysco employees based in Warners, Onondaga County began striking Wednesday morning, calling for what they said are overdue pay increases.

Employees said they were promised wage increases for working during the pandemic which they said have not been met.

The employees are truck drivers and warehouse workers who are part of the Teamsters Local 317 Union.

Sysco is a major food distributor across much of New York State to places like schools, hospitals, prisons, restaurants, and other private companies.

Referring to a domino effect, Keith Hubbard, who is a Union Steward with Teamsters Local 317 says "This is going to be a significant impact to local businesses, institutions, schools. The customers are going to see the impact."