Neogen Teamsters Rally for First Contract

Warehouse workers demand fair agreement from multimillion-dollar food safety company

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:58pm

Warehouse workers at Neogen, a Lansing, Michigan-based food safety company, represented by Teamsters Local 243 will hold a rally on Friday, March 27 to demand a fair first contract. The company has committed multiple unfair labor practices and is preventing the Teamsters from reaching an agreement.

Why it matters

The dispute between Neogen and its unionized warehouse workers highlights the ongoing tensions between employers and labor unions, especially at larger corporations. The outcome could set a precedent for how Neogen and similar companies approach collective bargaining in the future.

The details

Neogen is a multimillion-dollar company that provides test kits and other products to detect dangerous substances in food. The Teamsters are fighting for improved wages, respect in the workplace, and an equal voice with the company's management.

  • The rally is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Neogen

A multimillion-dollar company that provides test kits and relevant products to detect dangerous substances in food.

Teamsters Local 243

The labor union representing the warehouse workers at Neogen's Lansing, Michigan facility.

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The takeaway

This dispute highlights the ongoing challenges between employers and labor unions, especially at larger corporations. The outcome could set a precedent for how Neogen and similar companies approach collective bargaining in the future.