Episode 82: On The Kellogg’s Picket Lines With BCTGM
Kellogg’s workers have been on strike since October 4th at four cereal plants across the U.S. BCGTM union workers reveal a disturbing pattern of greed and indifference by corporate leadership and have now taken direct action to protect their jobs, livelihoods and communities.
The Checkout speaks with Kevin Bradshaw, Vice President of Local 252G, Memphis, Tennessee and Dan Osborn, President of Local 50G, Omaha Nebraska.
To support striking workers:
https://bctgm.org/2021/10/08/5-ways-to-support-the-kelloggstrike/
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Strike Funds are helping workers meet basic needs and supply their strike lines so they can remain steadfast in their mission for a fair contract.
Each location has its own fundraiser, managed by organizers directly in contact with the workers. While the BCTGM International Union supports these fundraising efforts, none of them are directly affiliated with the Headquarters office.
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Episode #82 Notes
Kevin Bradshaw Local 252G Memphis, Tennesse BCTGM
0:30 - What is your role at Kellogg’s?
01:10 - Why are you on strike? And what has Kellogg’s done to instigate the strike?
2:30 - How has COVID exasperated some of the issues with working conditions?
4:00 - What are you standing for?
5:00 - How can folks support you?
8:00 - Dan Osborne, President Local 50G Omaha, Nebraska BCTGM
9:00 - What instigated the wave of strikes we’re seeing at Kellogg’s facilities?
10:00 - What has it been like with COVID in Kellogg’s facilities?
12:30 - What is at stake for this strike?
14:30 - Is Kellogg’s threatening to move production facilities to other countries?
17:30 - How can folks support BCTGM?
20:00 - Closing thoughts.
