Cargill

EDDYVILLE, Iowa — The Eddyville Cargill plant has announced it will lay off 29 workers starting Feb. 5, following a tumultuous month of labor disputes that culminated in a strike by nearly 100 employees. The layoffs come after workers, represented by Teamsters Local 238, walked off the job on Oct. 1, protesting wage offers they claimed fell below industry standards and did not sufficiently account for inflation pressures. The strike, which lasted until October 31, ended after the agriculture giant threatened to terminate health insurance for those still picketing after the deadline. This threat prompted … Read more