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Cargill Salt Plant Strike Escalates | Oakland News
Workers at Cargill’s salt plant in Newark, California, walked off the job in a major strike, demanding fair wages and health benefits they say are being ignored in a contract offer from a company profiting handsomely. Represented by Teamsters Local 853 — a Bay Area powerhouse union with 13,000+ members — the workers accuse Cargill of unfair labor practices, including retaliation against a union steward. While Cargill insists it’s negotiating in good faith and offering a competitive deal, tensions remain high as the company tries to balance production, safety, and customer needs during the…
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