Workers who make Milk-Bone dog treats went on strike in Buffalo, New York, Oct. 28. Milk-Bone is owned by the J.M. Smucker Company. The union says that 165 members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Local 36G are fighting ”against an increased cost to their health care, low wages,” and the company’s disrespect for its employees.
“Union members had hoped to improve their sub-par medical plan when they entered bargaining,” Roger Miller, BCTGM international vice president, told the press. But the bosses’ proposal to increase the plan’s cost “would offset any wage increase they were able to win.” You can show your support by visiting the picket line at 243 Urban Street in Buffalo.