Cargill workers in Albert Lea ratify new contract

Three hundred workers at Cargill Meat Solutions\’ Albert Lea plant (formerly Schweigert Foods) have ratified a new contract which delivers wage increases, establishes a defined benefit pension plan, and makes tremendous improvements in health care, the union announced.

Contract talks to resume for area security officers

Twin Cities security firms have agreed to resume contract negotiations with the union representing 800 private security officers, the first such meeting since officers voted overwhelmingly to reject their employers\’ demand that they pay up to half of their income on family health coverage.