 In 2004 , workers at the West Liberty plant considered joining the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union ( UFCW ) . On July 1 , 2004 the workers voted on whether they would be represented by UFCW Local 431 . An initial tally of votes came out 301 in favor and 299 against union representation . However , the count did not include 13 ballots which were disputed by UFCW . The ballots were challenged on claims that they were cast by management personnel who would not be union members . 
