J.M. Smucker workers secure new deal after 7-week strike [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Employees at the  J.M. Smucker-owned Milk-Bone plant in Buffalo have reached a new collective bargaining agreement, ending their seven-week strike. 

The 170 members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers Union voted to ratify the new deal this week according to a press release from BCTGM.

BCTGM International President Anthony Shelton said in the release it was a “difficult fight” for the striking BCTGM workers and their families.

“I could not be more proud of these hard-working members who put it all on the line—and braved the frigid Buffalo elements—to fight for a fair contract,” Shelton added.

A spokesperson for J.M. Smucker company which owns the Milk-Bone brand said in a statement to 2 On Your Side they are pleased with the deal.

“We are pleased to have come to a mutually accepted agreement with BCTGM Union members, who have ratified a new …