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Milk-Bone workers ratify contract; return to work

The 40 repair and maintenance workers had been on strike since October 16, demanded better wages to meet the rise in inflation.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Workers at Buffalo's Milk-Bone plant will return to work after their three-year-contract was ratified. 

40 repair and maintenance workers had been on strike since October 16, and demanded better wages to meet the rise in inflation. 

Richard W. Dahn, BR, union rep for the International Association of Machinists (IAM) the represents the workers said the new deal includes raises of 8.5%, 3.5% and 2.0% in each of the three years, plus a $2,500 signing bonus,.

The employees will also get two additional sick and personal days. 

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