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Joint Statement from the United Farm Workers of America and Threemile Canyon Farms

Joint Statement from the United Farm Workers of America and Threemile Canyon Farms

Published 12-01-06

Submitted by Threemile Canyon Farms

BOARDMAN, OR - December 1, 2006 - The following Joint Statement was released today by Marty Myers, General Manager of Threemile Canyon Farms and Erik Nicholson, United Farm Workers

On November 27, 2006, a neutral arbitrator certified that a majority of workers at Threemile Canyon Farms signed union authorization cards indicating their desire for the United Farm Workers of America to represent them. As a result, the Arbitrator certified the UFW as the representative of the Dairy and Farm Workers at Threemile.

Certification of majority status for the union includes workers at the Columbia River Dairies and RDO Farms (dairy and farming operations) and covers approximately 250 workers.

Threemile and the UFW had previously agreed to conduct the card-check process as part of a private agreement originally signed on August 21, 2006, and significantly modified as of November 9, 2006.


As part of the agreement, the UFW has committed to work cooperatively with Threemile to support sales and promote marketing of its products to customers. Also, Threemile and the UFW will soon begin Labor Contract negotiations.


Marty Myers                             Erik Nicholson
Threemile Canyon Farms          United Farm Workers

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Threemile Canyon Farms blends one of the region's largest dairy operations with extensive production of potatoes and other crops. Recognized as a leader in sustainable agricultural practices, Threemile Canyon Farms is an Oregon-based joint venture owned by R.D. Offutt Company-Northwest and Bos family Oregon Farms. For additional information, visit our website: www.threemilecanyonfarms.com

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