Valley Milk Workers Ratify New Contract

Valley Milk workers in Strasburg, Virginia have ratified a new contract by an overwhelming 90 percent. The vote took place July 31st.

The 21 employees are represented by Teamsters Local 29 in Waynesboro, Virginia.

John Farrish, Principal Officer and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 29, said he was pleased with the gains in this new three-year contract.

Among the highlights: wage increases over the three years (45 cents in the first year, 55 cents in the second year and 65 cents in the third year); no health care co-pays; and no pension decreases.

“We were thrilled we held the pension contributions steady and there were wage increases,” Farrish said.