Cargill salt workers go on strike in Newark

Cargill salt workers go on strike in Newark

Workers at Cargill’s salt facility in Newark went on strike early Tuesday morning, halting operations as contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits remain stalled.

Teamsters at Cargill Salt Launch ULP Strike

(NEWARK, Calif.) – 120 members of Teamsters Local 853 at Cargill Salt in Newark, Calif., have been forced out on strike over the company’s unfair labor practices (ULP), which includes retaliating against a steward during contract negotiations. In addition to fighting back against Cargill’s behavior, workers are seeking a fair contract that addresses key wage and health insurance concerns as they negotiate a new agreement with the company. “This …