On October 29th, Glonhui reported that PepsiCo announced the closure of a bottling plant in Chicago. The union stated that 150 workers were affected. PepsiCo said that shutting down the 60-year-old bottling plant was a difficult decision, but it involved practical considerations. The company will issue a notice to the affected employees to stop work after 60 days. Teamsters Local 727, representing the factory workers, believes that Pepsi's decision to close the plant violates federal regulations because management did not consult with the union beforehand. The union will take legal action on the matter. PepsiCo, on the other hand, stated that the plant closure decision complies with legal requirements.