Over 200 workers at St

[T-Link Reporter]

Over 200 workers at St. Paul Beverage, a facility owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have voted to organize with Teamsters Local 471 — uniting to win stronger wages, better benefits, and a voice on the job. The victory marks one of the first major organizing wins under the Teamsters’ national neutrality agreement with the dairy co-op. Workers at the Minnesota facility bottle, package, and prepare dairy products for distribution to grocery stores and customers throughout the Upper Midwest.



“This group was determined, and nothing would stop them from becoming members of the strongest union in the world,” said James Matiatos, a 23-year maintenance mechanic at St. Paul Beverage. “This is an exciting time for us as we finally have a voice. We are honored to be Teamsters.”





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