WORKERS AT DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA JOIN TEAMSTERS

Drivers Beat Back Union-Busting Campaign, Continue Organizing Momentum

GOLDSBORO, N.C., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in Goldsboro, N.C. have voted to join Teamsters Local 391 as contract negotiations resume for 2,000 Teamsters at the dairy co-operative nationwide.

The 11 drivers overcame an intense anti-union campaign from the company. In the two weeks leading up to the election, DFA sent company representatives into the facility to spread misinformation and intimidate workers.

"DFA pulled out all the stops to prevent just 11 drivers from joining the Teamsters — that shows just how scared they are of the Teamsters," said Michael McGaha, President of Teamsters Local 391. "We couldn't be prouder to welcome our new members into our union."

The victory comes as Teamsters escalate national contract negotiations covering 2,000 DFA workers across the country. They are demanding higher wages, protections from automation, and a common expiration date for all DFA Teamsters contracts.

Last week, DFA Teamsters took coordinated actions nationwide to warn the public of a potential work stoppage if the company refuses to meet the union's demands for a fair deal. DFA is the largest dairy co-operative in North America.

"By joining the powerful Teamsters Union, we'll finally have our wages, benefits, and working conditions protected by a strong contract," said Bryan Cavanagh, a 42-year driver at DFA. "We didn't fall for DFA's tricks because we were united in this fight. Now we are ready to take our fight to the bargaining table to address years of workplace concerns."

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (771) 241-0015
mmcquaid@teamster.org 

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SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters