Potential strike action looms at High River Cargill meat-packing plant
The vast majority voted in favour of strike action.
After one day of mediation, the bargaining committee made the unanimous decision to ask the government-appointed mediator to leave the process so they could move forward with taking a strike vote. Richelle Stewart, UFCW Local 401’s secretary-treasurer, said in a news release that members were bargaining to improve the working conditions at the plant. The central Alberta location had the largest COVID-19 outbreak last spring where close to 1,000 workers tested positive and three people died.
“Either they get their stuff together, and they put a fair offer in front of their workers to consider or they’re going to be faced with a strike very shortly here,” Payne added.Mass vaccination clinic open at Cargill’s High River plant – Apr 29, 2021 When asked for comment on the potential for a strike at the plant, Cargill told Global News: “As an employer who leads with our value to put people first, it will always be our goal to be a supportive employer and key corporate partner to the High River community. We are engaging in regular discussions with the union and are scheduled to meet again on Nov. 9 and 10. We remain optimistic that we can come to the table and reach an agreement.
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