10 Dec BCTGM Thanks President Biden for Strong Statement Condemning Kellogg’s
BCTGM International President Anthony Sheltonβs response to President Joe Bidenβs statement in support of 1,400 BCTGM members on strike against the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, Mich. (Local 3G), Omaha, Neb. (Local 50G), Lancaster, Pa. (Local 374G) and Memphis, Tenn. (Local 252G):
The BCTGM is profoundly grateful to the President of the United States for his support for working people and their right to engage in meaningful collective bargaining.
We whole-heartedly agree with President Biden that Kelloggβs threats to permanently replace striking workers βis an existential attack on the unionβ and is a direct attack on workplace democracy and worker rights.
The Presidentβs condemnation of Kelloggβs actions reinforces the position our Kellogg members have taken; they will not be bullied at the negotiating table and are ready to bargain a fair and just contract that rewards them for their hard work and does not sell out future generations of Kellogg employees.
President Bidenβs statement sends a clear message to employers across the country that the White House supports union members and their right to fair collective bargaining.