Ingredion union rep on strike issues: ‘We’re so far apart’

About 120 workers began strike against Cedar Rapids plant Aug. 1

By: Richard Pratt|August 12, 2022

Ingredion workers walk the picket line outside the Cedar Rapids plant Aug. 10. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

A spokesperson for the union representing about 120 striking employees at the Ingredion plant in southwest Cedar Rapids said there are “numerous issues” dividing the workers and company management.

“We’re so far apart on so many issues,” said Jason Davis, an international representative for the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 100-G union.

Among those issues, Mr. Davis said, are a “two-tier” wage system…

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Ingredion union rep on strike issues: ‘We’re so far apart’

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