Food Processing Workers Union | Know Your Rights

Ben & Jerry's workers gathered around a conference table.

Food processing workers keep the supply chain running, but too often face dangerous conditions and low pay. UFCW Local 371 helps workers organize unions in food manufacturing and production facilities.

Union for Food Production Workers

We represent:

  • Meatpacking and poultry workers
  • Food manufacturing employees
  • Warehouse and distribution workers

If you’re searching for a food processing union, we can help you organize.

What Food Processing Workers Win

  • Safer working conditions
  • Fair wages and overtime protections
  • Reliable schedules
  • Strong union contracts

What Our Members Say

  • Jeff, Ben & Jerry’s

    When changes started happening at Ben & Jerry's, my coworkers and I turned to Local 371. They stepped in, helped us organize, and fought for us to have a great contract, helping us gain affordable union health insurance protecting our retirement, and ensuring we had family sustaining wages and generous paid time off. We now have a voice and a way to work together to protect ourselves at work.

    Jeff, Ben & Jerry’s

UFCW Local 371 Members in Action

  • Ben & Jerry's workers standing outside the plant in winter.
  • Ben & Jerry's workers gathered at a union meeting.
  • Ben & Jerry's workers gathered outside a building.
  • Ben & Jerry's workers standing on the production floor.
  • Hood Ice Cream workers standing in front of a refrigerated display.
  • Carando Smithfield workers seated at a meeting table.
  • Carando Smithfield workers wearing protective gear on the production floor.

Start a Union in Your Facility

You don't have to face unsafe conditions alone. Start organizing your workplace today.

Start a Union in Your Facility