MONTPELIER, Vt. – Scores of dairy farm workers and activists are marching to the Ben & Jerry’s factory in the Vermont town of Waterbury to protest what they say are slow negotiations to reach a deal on the so-called “Milk with Dignity” program.
The march began Saturday morning at the Montpelier Statehouse, headed to the company’s main factory.
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Proponents say the program would ensure fair pay and living conditions on farms that provide milk to Ben & Jerry’s for its popular ice cream. Farmworkers and marcher Victor Diaz says it’s time for the company to act.
Ben & Jerry’s spokesman Sean Greenwood says the company is committed to reaching a deal with workers.
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Ben & Jerry’s gets most of its milk from 80 Vermont farms.
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