WebDec 4, 2024 · Alberta government lied to Cargill workers At the outset of the pandemic, Cargill initially encouraged workers to come in sick with a $500 bonus for perfect attendance. Welsh-Rollo says the company later clarified the bonus would still be given to employees who called in sick with COVID-19 symptoms. WebDec 1, 2024 · It appears a strike among meat-packing workers at Cargill in Alberta has been averted, after the union and company reached a tentative agreement. The union members were set to go on strike in less than a week. The agreement is set to be voted on over the next few days. In a statement, Cargill says it’s encouraged by Tuesday’s …
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WebNov 11, 2024 · A union representing thousands of workers at a Cargill Inc. beef plant in Alberta gave official notice on Wednesday of a strike starting Dec. 6 following two days of negotiations. The... WebNov 20, 2024 · Tom Hesse, the president of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 401, says he was reminded of this lyric when UFCW workers at the Cargill meatpacking plant in High River, Alberta, voted 97% in favour of strike action on November 10. The plant processes about a third of Canada’s beef. green haired danganronpa characters
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WebNov 6, 2024 · If a deal is not reached, a strike will start the morning of Dec. 6, the union said. More than 1,400 unionized workers at the High River Cargill meatpacking plant … WebDec 4, 2024 · Global food prices to stay high next year on labour crunch, Cargill CEO warns Cargill union’s strike plan imperils 40% of Canada’s beef supply The agreement includes as much as $4,200 (US$3,282.3) in retroactive pay and more than $6,000 in total bonuses for many workers, according to the union. WebDec 8, 2024 · The Cargill beef-processing plant in High River, Alta., seen in 2024 after it reopened following a two-week shutdown because of a COVID-19 outbreak affecting … green haired feminist