Workers on Strike at Milk-Bone in Buffalo, N.Y.

Striking Workers Demand Higher Pay, Better Benefits

Workers at the Milk-Bone pet food plant in Buffalo, N.Y., have gone on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. The strike began on Monday, May 1, and has idled the plant, which produces dog biscuits and other pet treats.

Union Says Company Refuses to Negotiate

The workers are represented by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM). The union says that the company has refused to negotiate a fair contract with the workers.

The company, Mars Petcare, says that it has offered the workers a fair contract that includes a wage increase and improved benefits. The company also says that it is disappointed that the workers have gone on strike.

Strike Could Impact Pet Food Supply

The strike could have a significant impact on the supply of pet food in the United States. Milk-Bone is one of the largest producers of pet food in the country.

The strike is the latest in a series of labor disputes in the United States. Workers at other companies, including Kellogg's and Nabisco, have also gone on strike in recent months.

Strikes Highlight Growing Labor Unrest

The strikes highlight the growing labor unrest in the United States. Workers are increasingly frustrated with low wages, poor benefits, and a lack of respect from their employers.

The strikes are also a sign of the growing power of unions. Unions are becoming more aggressive in representing their members and demanding better working conditions.

What's Next?

It is unclear how long the strike at Milk-Bone will last. The union and the company are scheduled to meet for negotiations on Wednesday, May 3.

If the strike continues, it could have a significant impact on the supply of pet food in the United States.