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03.06.2025
BCTGM International President Anthony Shelton issued the following response to President Donald Trumpโs decision to apply tariffs on Canada: The BCTGM International Union believes that the Trump Administrationโs decision to apply a 25% tariff on goods entering the United States from Canada is unnecessary, misguided and potentially devastating for both Canadian and American workers, including thousands of BCTGM members. If the President is truly committed to bolstering manufacturing in the United...
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12.18.2024
170 members of BCTGM Local 36G (Buffalo, NY) on strike against J.M. Smucker-owned Milk-Bone have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. This brings an end to the seven-week strike that began on October 28. Reflecting on the vote to accept the new agreement, BCTGM International President Anthony Shelton stated, โThis has been a difficult fight for our striking BCTGM workers and their families. I could not be more proud of these hard working......
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12.04.2024
The BCTGM International Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of BCTGM International Director of Organization John Price, who died on December 2, 2024. He was 64. John was a tireless organizer and someone who never backed down from a challenge, particularly if there was an opportunity to bring new members into the BCTGM. John began his Union career in 1979, as member of Local 6 employed at Bake Rite Rolls in Philadelphia. He......
In Memoriam
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11.25.2024
On October 28th, 165 members of BCTGM Local 36G went on strike against Milk-Bone (owned by J.M. Smucker) in Buffalo, New York. The workers are fighting against an increased cost to their health care, low wages and the companyโs blatant disrespect for the law and its employees. You can download a Fact Sheet on their strike here. Here are THREE ways you can help BCTGM Local 36G HOLD THE LINE: 1) Join the picket line......
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union has fought to secure hazard pay, bonuses, additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), paid time off and enforcement of social distancing guidelines for our members. Click here to learn how to secure representation for yourself and coworkers as members of the BCTGM.
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