On August 1, BCTGM members of Local 100G in Cedar Rapids, Iowa went on STRIKE against Ingredion, Inc. As of December 2, 2022 the Strike is 124 days long and counting.
Strike issues include:
- the outsourcing of the bargaining unit jobs,
- diminished seniority rights
- the elimination of guaranteed days off,
- an expanded management rights clause, and
- a wage scale that will move many members’ wages backwards.
Like our BCTGM strikes of 2021, Local 100G is fighting to end a 2-tier wage system and to provide significant wage increases for all employees (not bonuses).
Here are FOUR ways you can help them HOLD THE LINE:
1) Join the picket line or drop off food/drinks/supplies.
Workers have a picket set up outside the main gate of their workplace:
1001 1st Street, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
2) Send a solidarity letter.
Email letters of encouragement directly to the strikeline organizer, Jason Davis, so he can share them with the workers: jmdavisbctgm@gmail.com
3) Donate to their Strike Fund
The Strike Fund is helping workers meet basic needs and supply their strike line so they can remain steadfast in their mission for a fair contract.
Click here to donate to their GoFundMe page!
4) Help us spread the word on Social Media!
Make sure you’re following all our social media pages and help us re-share daily #IngredionStrike photos, news articles, podcasts and videos.
- Follow BCTGM on Facebook: facebook.com/BCTGM
- Follow BCTGM on Twitter: twitter.com/BCTGM
- Follow BCTGM on Instagram: instagram.com/bctgm
- Follow/use the hashtag: #IngredionStrike
04/07/2022 – 11:08am
TO FILE A DISCRIMINATION CHARGE WITH THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
FOR THOSE ONLY WORKING IN MINNESOTA, TO FILE A DISCRIMINATION CHARGE WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK: