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CBS News
6 days ago
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- CBS News
Over 1,000 dairy worker Teamsters vote to authorize strike in Colorado, California, other states
More than 1,000 unionized workers at Dairy Farmers of America authorize strike More than 1,000 unionized workers at Dairy Farmers of America authorize strike More than 1,000 unionized workers at Dairy Farmers of America authorize strike Over 1,000 unionized dairy workers with the Dairy Farmers of America voted to authorize a strike amid what it called stalled contract negotiations in several states, including Colorado. The workers who voted work at dairy processing and distribution centers in California, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Utah. The Colorado locations include Henderson, Greeley, and Fort Morgan. The contract negotiations dealt with issues including pay, benefits, and workplace safety. "Our demands are clear and simple: protect our work, respect our time, and pay us what we've earned," Lou Villalvazo, chairman of the Dairy Famers of America's National Bargaining Committee, said in a statement on Tuesday. "DFA can still avoid a strike, but time is running out. Our members are ready to walk." The union says just one or two of these strikes could cause supply chain issues. Employees at Galeton Dairy hook up cattle to the milking system at a dairy plant in Eaton, Colorado, on Oct. 7, 2011. RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images "We know how much money DFA makes, and we know what we deserve," said Peter Rosales, a Local 630 shop steward at Alta Dena Dairy in California. "This company is only successful because of us, and we take pride in our work. All we're asking for is our fair share." Union officials went on to allege that Dairy Farmers of America was engaged in unfair labor practices. Dairy Farmers of America, a Kansas City, Kansas-based co-operative and the largest dairy co-op in North America, did not respond to a telephone or email request for comment on Tuesday.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
DFA TEAMSTERS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKES
Work Stoppages Expected to Cause Major Disruptions to Dairy Supply Chain WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,000 Teamsters have voted to authorize strikes at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). The workers — members of Teamsters Locals 63, 120, 166, 186, 222, 455, 492, 495, 630, 683, and 952 — are employed at dairy processing and distribution centers in California, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Utah. "Our demands are clear and simple: protect our work, respect our time, and pay us what we've earned," said Lou Villalvazo, Chairman of the DFA National Bargaining Committee. "DFA can still avoid a strike, but time is running out. Our members are ready to walk." The strike authorization comes as contract negotiations stall over issues including job security, time off, wages, benefits, and workplace safety. A strike at even one or two DFA locations could create major supply chain problems. "We know how much money DFA makes, and we know what we deserve," said Peter Rosales, a Local 630 shop steward at Alta Dena Dairy in the City of Industry, Calif. "This company is only successful because of us, and we take pride in our work. All we're asking for is our fair share." In addition to the company's refusal to bargain a good contract, DFA has been engaging in unfair labor practices (ULPs). By overwhelmingly authorizing a strike at their respective facilities, Teamsters are sending a message to DFA that they are prepared to protest ULPs. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Contact:Matt McQuaid, (771) 241-0015mmcquaid@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
