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Bargaining Updates
December 27, 2007
Poultry
plant workers in Hammond, Louisiana establish contract with Sanderson Farms
More than
650 workers represented by UFCW Local 455 have settled a new three year
agreement with the Sanderson Farms poultry plant in Hammond, Louisiana. The increased wages and
benefits will provide a more secure future for employees and their families.
Highlights of the contract include:
--Raises of
$1.05 over the term for production workers
--Raises of $1.05 to $3.05 for maintenance workers.
--Improved
health and welfare benefits.
--Maintains
retirement security benefits.
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