Meatpackers union argues Cargill undermined efforts in outbreak
Marcy Nicholson, Bloomberg News VIDEO SIGN OUT
Cargill Inc. is facing accusations at a Canadian hearing that it undermined union leaders trying to protect workers at an Alberta beef plant during one of the industryâs worst Covid-19 outbreaks.
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 is making its case as hearings continue this week with the Alberta Labour Relations Board, days after a police investigation into a COVID-19 death of a plant employee last May brought renewed attention to Cargillâs actions during last yearâs outbreak at its High River facility. Hearings with the provincial agency started in the middle of last year.
Members reappointed to Labour Relations Board
Alberta’s government is reappointing two members of the Labour Relations Board to serve in new positions, effective Jan.1.
Some parts of this page will not display.
JavaScript is not available in this browser or may be turned off.
William (Bill) Johnson, current chair of the board, is stepping down from his current role to become a part-time vice-chair. Nancy Schlesinger, current vice-chair, will assume the position of chair, while keeping her position as essential services commissioner.
“I am pleased to welcome Nancy as the new chair of the Labour Relations Board. Her qualifications and 18 years of prior experience on the board will serve her well in this new role. I also want to thank Bill for his contributions and leadership as chair and for continuing to provide his specialized skills and expertise to the board as a part-time vice-chair.”