Carmeuse Lime and Stone Teamsters Ratify New Contract

Indiana workers approve 3-year agreement with wage increases and benefit protections

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A group of 60 Teamsters workers at Carmeuse Lime and Stone in Indiana have ratified a new three-year contract that includes substantial wage increases, protects benefits, and has no concessions. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 142, play a critical role in processing limestone and lime products essential for industries like steelmaking, environmental treatment, construction, and agriculture.

Why it matters

This contract negotiation highlights the importance of union representation for workers in the mining and mineral processing industries, who play a vital role in supporting key sectors of the economy. The Teamsters were able to secure a favorable deal for their members after initially rejecting the company's first two offers, demonstrating the power of collective bargaining.

The details

The new three-year contract for the 60 Teamsters members at Carmeuse Lime and Stone in Indiana includes significant wage increases and maintains their benefits. The workers, who are represented by Teamsters Local 142, process limestone and lime products that are essential for industries like steelmaking, environmental treatment, construction, and agriculture.

  • The Teamsters workers ratified the new contract on February 10, 2026.

The players

Teamsters Local 142

A labor union representing 3,200 workers in a variety of industries throughout Northwest Indiana.

Jeff Gideon

Vice President of Teamsters Local 142.

Tony Kostelnick

A steward and 37-year Teamster member at Carmeuse Lime and Stone.

Carmeuse Lime and Stone

A company that produces and processes limestone and lime products for industries like steelmaking, environmental treatment, construction, and agriculture.

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What they’re saying

“Our members have made this company a global leader in the calcium-based mineral industry. They play a critical role in processing the limestone and lime products essential for steelmaking, environmental treatment, construction, and agriculture. This contract ensures that their compensation reflects the vital nature of that work.”

— Jeff Gideon, Vice President of Teamsters Local 142 (miningstockeducation.com)

“I am so proud of my union brothers for sticking together. Thank you to Local 142 for having our backs and negotiating a fair contract that we can be proud of.”

— Tony Kostelnick, Steward and 37-year Teamster (miningstockeducation.com)

The takeaway

This contract negotiation demonstrates the continued importance of union representation for workers in the mining and mineral processing industries, who play a critical role in supporting key sectors of the economy. The Teamsters were able to secure a favorable deal for their members, highlighting the power of collective bargaining to ensure workers are fairly compensated for their vital contributions.