(Cargill Meat Solutions) Union calls for temporary closure of meat-packing plant in High River over COVID-19 concerns Apr 13, 2020 3:11 PM

HIGH RIVER, AB – The union representing workers at one of Cargill’s plants in Southern Alberta says it needs to enter a two-week closure.

United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union (UFCW) local 401 President Thomas Hesse wrote to the provincial government and plant management over the Easter long weekend.

“During this pause, during this very troubling time, everyone is surely reflecting on the value of life. The intersection we face is unprecedented.”

Hesse says the union is “very bothered and deeply troubled” about the workplace since around 2,000 people continue to work around the clock.