ADM Railcar Workers Reject Union

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By Daren Sukhram

Story Created: Nov 12, 2009 at 9:49 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 12, 2009 at 9:49 PM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS — A majority of workers voted Thursday against unionizing the Archer Daniels Midland Company Railcar Facility.

The plant’s 46 employees voted 25 to 18 in favor of remaining non-union, according to ADM spokesman Roman Blahoski. Three votes were challenged and discounted from the total, he said.

The vote marks the second time in three years that workers have rejected union representation, he said.

“We believe the vote signifies employees feel the company is treating them well, providing fair wages, and benefits,” said Dean Petroff, the manager of the facility. “And it’s proof that employees think that there is good management at the facility.”

Representatives from the local Teamsters could not be reached for comment last night.

The ADM corn plant in Cedar Rapids is unionized.

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