Since the end of their union contract in late 2020, workers at Bellingham Cold Storage have been fighting for better wages and against an unreasonable hike in healthcare costs. In this episode, Rich and Heather Ewing from Teamsters 231 give an update on this situation. As of the time of publication, an agreement has still not been reached between the union and management.
Songs in this episode:
There is Power in the Union by Utah Phillips
Solidarity Forever by Pete Seeger
Which Side Are You On? performed by Tom Morello
Since the end of their union contract in late 2020, workers at Bellingham Cold Storage have been fighting for better wages and against an unreasonable hike in healthcare costs. In this episode, Rich and Heather Ewing from Teamsters 231 give an update on this situation. As of the time of publication, an agreement has still not been reached between the union and management.
Songs in this episode:
There is Power in the Union by Utah Phillips
Solidarity Forever by Pete Seeger
Which Side Are You On? performed by Tom Morello