Shoppers and businesses across Los Angeles could soon see milk and dairy products in short supply after workers at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plants voted today to allow a strike. More than 1,000 employees are demanding better pay, stronger job protections, improved benefits and safer working conditions as talks with the company remain deadlocked.

The workers, including those at DFA’s Southern California facilities such as the Alta Dena Dairy plant in the City of Industry, are seeking improved wages, job security, benefits and workplace safety as contract negotiations stall.

DFA is the largest dairy cooperative in North America, processing nearly 29% of U.S. milk. Its Southern California operations are critical for supplying grocery stores, schools and food banks across Los Angeles C

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