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The '''2021 Nabisco strike''' is an ongoing [[labor strike]] involving workers for the American snack manufacturer [[Nabisco]], a subsidiary of [[Mondelez International]]. The strike began at a Nabisco facility in [[Portland, Oregon]] on August 10 and has since spread to several more Nabisco facilities throughout the United States. | The '''2021 Nabisco strike''' is an ongoing [[labor strike]] involving workers for the American snack manufacturer [[Nabisco]], a subsidiary of [[Mondelez International]]. The strike began at a Nabisco facility in [[Portland, Oregon]] on August 10 and has since spread to several more Nabisco facilities throughout the United States. | ||
The strike was caused due to disagreements between Nabisco and the [[Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union]] concerning new labor contracts after the previous ones had expired in mid-2021. In particular, the company was seeking changes in scheduling and [[overtime]] pay as well as the introduction of a new healthcare plan. The [[labor union]] was opposed to these changes and additionally wanted safeguards against possible [[outsourcing]] to Nabisco plants in [[Mexico]]. As a result of an impasse between the union and company, members of the local union at the Nabisco plant in Portland performed a [[walkout]] on August 10, initiating the strike. Over the next several days, other local unions at Nabisco facilities throughout the United States also joined in striking against the company, and by August 23, it had affected every bakery and distribution facility in the country. The strike is Nabisco's first since a 56-day strike in 1969. | The strike was caused due to disagreements between Nabisco and the [[Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union]] (BCTGM) concerning new labor contracts after the previous ones had expired in mid-2021. In particular, the company was seeking changes in scheduling and [[overtime]] pay as well as the introduction of a new healthcare plan. The [[labor union]] was opposed to these changes and additionally wanted safeguards against possible [[outsourcing]] to Nabisco plants in [[Mexico]]. As a result of an impasse between the union and company, members of the local union at the Nabisco plant in Portland performed a [[walkout]] on August 10, initiating the strike. Over the next several days, other local unions at Nabisco facilities throughout the United States also joined in striking against the company, and by August 23, it had affected every bakery and distribution facility in the country. The strike is Nabisco's first since a 56-day strike in 1969. | ||
On September 15, the union and company announced that they had reached a tentative agreement that would end the strike, with voting amongst union members to commence in the following days. | On September 15, the union and company announced that they had reached a tentative agreement that would end the strike, with voting amongst union members to commence in the following days. | ||
== How to support == | == How to support == | ||
There are several | There are several active strike funds you can donate to: | ||
* [https://www.gofundme.com/f/bctgm-local-364-strike-support BCTGM Local 364 Strike Support] in Portland, Oregon by Cameron Taylor | * [https://www.gofundme.com/f/bctgm-local-364-strike-support BCTGM Local 364 Strike Support] in Portland, Oregon by Cameron Taylor | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Labor strikes in 2021]] | |||
[[Category:Labor strikes in the United States]] | |||
[[Category:2021 strike wave in the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Labor strikes]] | [[Category:Labor strikes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:32, 1 June 2022
The 2021 Nabisco strike is an ongoing labor strike involving workers for the American snack manufacturer Nabisco, a subsidiary of Mondelez International. The strike began at a Nabisco facility in Portland, Oregon on August 10 and has since spread to several more Nabisco facilities throughout the United States.
The strike was caused due to disagreements between Nabisco and the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union (BCTGM) concerning new labor contracts after the previous ones had expired in mid-2021. In particular, the company was seeking changes in scheduling and overtime pay as well as the introduction of a new healthcare plan. The labor union was opposed to these changes and additionally wanted safeguards against possible outsourcing to Nabisco plants in Mexico. As a result of an impasse between the union and company, members of the local union at the Nabisco plant in Portland performed a walkout on August 10, initiating the strike. Over the next several days, other local unions at Nabisco facilities throughout the United States also joined in striking against the company, and by August 23, it had affected every bakery and distribution facility in the country. The strike is Nabisco's first since a 56-day strike in 1969.
On September 15, the union and company announced that they had reached a tentative agreement that would end the strike, with voting amongst union members to commence in the following days.
How to support[edit | edit source]
There are several active strike funds you can donate to:
- BCTGM Local 364 Strike Support in Portland, Oregon by Cameron Taylor
- BCTGM Local 358 Strike Support in Richmond Virginia by Nancy Ferrell
- BCTGM Local 1 Strike Support in Chicago, IL by Donald Woods
- BCTGM Local 42 Strike Support in Norcross, Georgia by Nate K on behalf of Kay Fuller