23 Nov BCTGM Takes Cause to the Valley
BCTGM members Kevin Solum and Becki Jacobson discussed the current situation faced by the workers, answered questions and solicited support and resources for the lockout. Teams of American Crystal workers from each location of the lockout are traveling throughout the Red River Valley explaining their plight and gathering support.
The union members also attended a event sponsored by U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), and were able to meet with the Congressman to further explain the lockout and ask for his continued support and assistance. Rep. Ellison represents Minnesotaโs 5th Congressional District andย is a true champion of workersโ rights. The Congressman promised to support the locked out BCTGM members in whatever way possible.

BCTGM Local 167G members Becki Jacobson (left) and Kevin Solum (right) meet with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (center) to ask for his support and assistance with the lockout.
Click here to read a letter fromย Congressman Ellison asking Dave Berg to return to the negotiating table.
Click here to go to the American Crystal Sugar Lockout page.