Agropur Milk: Collective Bargaining Begins
Your Union Bargaining Committee met and exchanged proposals with the Company on July 30 and 31, 2026. To begin the bargaining process, each side gave opening statements that outlined themes and goals for the future, followed by an exchange of proposals.
Open and transparent bargaining
Under the leadership of President Thomas Hesse and Secretary-Treasurer Richelle Stewart, and with the support of the Executive Board, the local has adopted an open and transparent approach to collective bargaining. This means that your Bargaining Committee will provide regular updates and create opportunities for you to be more involved as the process continues.
As such, we are sending out copies of the initial bargaining proposals from both the Union and the Company:
- You can download a copy of the Union’s proposals here.
- You can download a copy of the Employer’s proposals here.
IMPORTANT: If you did not receive a copy of the proposals by email, please contact our office to update your contact information, and a copy can be resent to you. Alternatively, your Bargaining Committee can provide you with a paper copy.
Upcoming bargaining dates
Your Bargaining Committee has scheduled the following dates to continue discussions with the Company:
- September 22-24, 2026
- October 13-15, 2026
- November 24-26, 2026
We will keep you updated as things progress. Please feel free to reach out to your Bargaining Committee members if you have any questions.
In solidarity,
Your Union
UFCW Local 401
Posted on: August 04,2026