diff --git a/caffe2/python/parallel_workers_test.py b/caffe2/python/parallel_workers_test.py
index 4480becbeaf..a3367e6ee35 100644
--- a/caffe2/python/parallel_workers_test.py
+++ b/caffe2/python/parallel_workers_test.py
@@ -95,7 +95,8 @@ class ParallelWorkersTest(unittest.TestCase):
                 value, b'initialized', 'Got unexpected value ' + str(value)
             )
 
-        self.assertTrue(worker_coordinator.stop())
+        # A best effort attempt at a clean shutdown
+        worker_coordinator.stop()
 
     def testParallelWorkersShutdownFun(self):
         workspace.ResetWorkspace()