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Gage Skidmore

Sen. Bernie Sanders photo by Gage Skidmore on Flickr under a Creative Commons license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)

published on October 11, 2022 - 1:58 PM
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Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday lent his voice in support to striking workers at the Hormel Corn Nuts plant in Fresno.

Workers at the plant at 4343 E. Florence. Ave. have been on strike for nine weeks due to a dispute with management over their health plan.

When the sale of the plant by Kraft Hines was completed in June 2021, according to the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), the new owner Hormel imposed a new medical plan that increased the worker contribution.

In the Tweet, Sanders said Hormel made $900 million in profits last year, and “must reinstate the health care benefits workers are demanding.”

“Since acquiring the facility, we have been in negotiations with the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers’ International Union, AFL-CIO Local No. 85, that represents approximately 50 individuals,” said a Hormel media representative through email. “We have been working closely with union representatives on a new collective bargaining agreement that is consistent with our total rewards program, which includes competitive wages and benefits. We are disappointed that we have not yet reached an agreement, but negotiations will continue, and we are optimistic that we will reach an agreement in the near future.”

 


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