Members of Teamsters Local 471 at AMPI Dairy in Paynesville, Minnesota, have overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract ...

[T-Link Reporter]

Members of Teamsters Local 471 at AMPI Dairy in Paynesville, Minnesota, have overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract after being forced to go on strike to secure fair wages, benefits, and job protections.



The three-year agreement includes a 14% wage increase over the life of the contract, retroactive pay going back to March 2025 when the bargaining unit was certified, coverage under Teamsters health care, and strong successorship language ensuring that workers’ jobs and union rights are protected if the facility is sold or ownership changes.



“After years without protections or a voice on the job, this Teamsters contract changes everything,” said Heidi Barg, an 18-year lab technician at AMPI Dairy. "With fair pay, health care, and strong job protections, we finally have the security to plan for our future. We stood together, didn’t back down, and won.”





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