Workers on Strike at IFF in Memphis, Tenn.
Representing manufacturing, production, maintenance and sanitation workers in the baking, confectionery, tobacco and grain milling industries.
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05 Jun Workers on Strike at IFF in Memphis, Tenn.

Posted at 13:22h in BCTGM Strike, President Anthony Shelton, Press by

Company is a Major Producer of Soy Protein Used in Pet Food, Infant Formula

June 4, 2023 — Nearly 200 members of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) Local 390G went on strike against International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in Memphis, Tenn.

The Local 390G BCTGM members produce soy protein products which are used by companies including Nestle, Nestle Purina and Abbott Nutrition to manufacture baby formula, pet foods, soy-based nutritional powders and other food and beverage products.

BCTGM International President Anthony Shelton issued the following statement in support of the striking union members:

“The BCTGM International Union stands in unwavering solidarity with our courageous Brothers and Sisters who are on strike against IFF. 

“Workers have been working under the terms of their expired contract for over a year while the company refuses to negotiate a fair contract that protects the workers’ health insurance and overtime.

“IFF, a $12 billion company, is making these demands without regard for the well-being of the hardworking men and women who make the product that is supplied to global giants like Nestle and Abbott Manufacturing, among others. “We are proud of our members at IFF for taking a strong stand against this company’s greed and we will support them for as long as it takes to force the company to negotiate a fair contract that rewards them for their hard work and dedication and protects their future.”

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