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The BCTGM supports the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748). This legislation includes a number of economic supports Americaโ€™s workers immediately require including an expansion of the unemployment insurance program, increased funding for schools, hospitals and state and local governments, and relief for the airline industry conditioned on the protection of worker rights. Given the urgency of the situation, Congress should pass this bill and President Trump should sign it today.ย  As...

27 March, 2020

Late last night, the Senate unanimously passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package. On its own, this bill will not be enough to revitalize our economy and keep people safe as the pandemic expands, but it is a step in the right direction. Congress will still need to act to protect workers. Through strong workplace protections and safety measures, we can continue doing our job and keep the rest of us healthy. Wins for workers in the...

26 March, 2020

BCTGM Workers play a vital role in helping ensure the continuity of the U.S. food supply The BCTGM represents thousands of workers at food processing facilities throughout North America who are working around the clock to keep grocery shelves stocked and food on the tables of working families in the United States and Canada.  The food processing sector has been deemed an โ€˜essential industryโ€™ by federal and state governments in the United States. The importance...

25 March, 2020

Bimbo Bakeries USA has announced plans to recall BCTGM bakers to re-open a bread bakery in Hazleton, Pa. to support the recent surge in demand caused by the COVID-19 health crisis. BCTGM Local 6 (Philadelphia) represented workers at the bakery until the bakery was closed last fall. The company will recall all of the former workers and voluntarily recognizes Local 6 as the exclusive bargaining agent for all employees. The company will implement a rapid...

24 March, 2020

On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act after negotiations with the White House. The bill provides certain workers with two weeks of paid sick leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave at 67% of the person's normal pay. The bill, supported by the President, is headed to the Senate. However, the bill does not provide this leave to workers at companies with more...

16 March, 2020

BCTGM members across North America work for many different employers, each of which will have different policies surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important for you to know what measures your employer is taking to ensure your safety. If you are unsure of your rights at this time, please consult your local union leaders. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the measures for protecting workers from exposure to, and infection...

14 March, 2020

There is currently no vaccine to prevent Corona virus infection, the best way to protect yourself from infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Ways to protect yourself and others from coronavirus: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Stay...

13 March, 2020

Because we spend so much of our public lives at work, all workers need guidance on assessing their risk of exposure. Those who work in front line healthcare and transportation may be at the highest risk, while others will be at lower risk. (Click here to download this flier from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health) HEALTH RIGHTS AT WORKYour employer is responsible for providing proper training, relevant personal protective equipment, and record-keeping of possible...

13 March, 2020

The world is on the verge of a deadly coronavirus pandemic due to COVID-19 and the disease is now spreading quickly throughout the United States. The impact of the outbreak already has been far reaching and the threat is growing. Current estimates demonstrate that more than 19 million workers in the United States would have an elevated risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus in the event of a widespread outbreak, a significant portion of...

13 March, 2020

About the Coronavirus Outbreak โ€œCOVID-19,โ€ a new coronavirus, has been identified as the cause of a cluster of severe pneumonia cases that emerged in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. Thousands of contacts are under observation and hundreds of cases have been confirmed in Wuhan. Additional cases have been identified in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and the United States.  About โ€œCOVID-19โ€ The virus is a coronavirus, which is a large family of viruses that can infect animals and/or...

13 March, 2020

The United States and the world are facing the very real threat of the widespread transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). Federal health officials have said the spread of the virus is likely and may cause severe disruptions to everyday life. Health care workers, firefighters, police, airline workers, emergency service workers and other first responders will be on the front lines of responding to an outbreak. But as we have seen with the initial response to the...

06 March, 2020

In late February, more than 150 workers at Danone North Americaโ€™s yogurt and plant-based powder facility in DuBois, Pa. voted overwhelmingly to join BCTGM Local 19 (Cleveland, Ohio). France-based Danone is one of the largest food & beverage companies in the world. Danoneโ€™s largest subsidiary in the United States is Dannon Yogurt, producer of Dannon, Oikos, Danimals, Activia, and YoCream. The BCTGM represents workers at Dannon facilities in Minster, Ohio and West Jordan, Utah. ...

03 March, 2020

BY WILMA B. LIEBMAN February 19, 2020 Wilma B. Liebman served as a member of the National Labor Relations Board, appointed by Presidents Clinton and Bush, and named chairman by President Obama (1997-2011). In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared that โ€œour agenda is relentlessly pro-worker.โ€  Relentless, yes. Pro-worker, no. Look no further than the National Labor Relations Board, a federal agency where workersโ€™ rights are being rolled back radically by the...

20 February, 2020