MADERA -- Workers at Nutrablend, a subsidiary of Land of Lakes, have voted by more than a two-to-one margin to join Teamsters Local 517. The 67 workers are responsible for the production of animal feed.

"These workers stood strong in the face of a nasty anti-union campaign because they knew Land of Lakes was making promises they weren't going to fulfill," said Greg Landers, Local 517 Secretary-Treasurer. "We're looking forward to negotiating a contract that addresses the issues they care about the most – ending favoritism, annual wage increases, improved health care, retirement benefits, protection against unjust retaliation, and more."

"This is an important victory in the ongoing fight to bring strong wages, a voice on the job, and the benefits of middle-class prosperity to all workers in the food supply chain," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Food Processing Division Director. "We're looking forward to negotiating a contract reflecting how valuable these men and women are to their industry and their communities."

Teamsters Local 517 represents workers in various industries throughout California's Central Valley.