As Dairy Workers Fight For Better Conditions, Will Chobani Help Lead The Way? November 2019

Workers and labor organizers want to improve the…conditions on New York dairy farms through collective bargaining, and they’re calling on Chobani…to support their cause…

…, a coalition of labor organizations… sent an open letter to Chobani asking for a commitment to support union organizing rights in the dairy industry, and among farm workers generally…

…In dairy…workers…face unsafe working and/or living conditions, unfair pay and extra costs, and other serious issues on which their voices aren’t heard. They’re mainly migrants or immigrants, often undocumented, and may live on-site in company housing…under company control…

…In response to their request for a public commitment in support of dairy workers’ right to organize…the company has demurred, according to labor advocates.

Hobani…says its goals are the same. “…the people who do this demanding, important work..deserve to feel protected and supported…We absolutely respect their right to organize, and share their commitment to improve worker welfare, safety and legal status. We’re fighting for the same progress - just taking different approaches.”…