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Firefighters union, Sen. Sanders express support for striking Ingredion workers

Letter from firefighters warns of ‘potential public safety catastrophe’ as Cedar Rapids strike enters sixth month
By: Richard Pratt|January 5, 2023
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    Striking union workers stand on the picket line at the Ingredion plant in southwest Cedar Rapids Nov. 23, 2022. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

    As both sides in a protracted union strike against Ingredion in Cedar Rapids continue to seek a possible resolution to the months-long impasse, a pair of statements have emerged supporting the union workers.

    A letter of support from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 11 union representing Cedar Rapids firefighters and a tweet from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders were both posted online in late December.

    The letter from the…

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