If you want job security and fairness in the workplace, joining the IAM is the way to get it. That's just what our 40 new members from Stratas Foods did by joining IAM District 9, Local 822 in Quincy, IL.
According to District 9 Organizer Dwight Terry, our new members were sick and tired of the company playing games with workplace fairnees and holding their jobs over their heads continuously.
Terry praised our new members saying, "They stood together and were solid in their desire for the Job Security and Workplace Fairness that an IAM District 9 contract brings."
Dwight also thanked all those who helped saying, "We sincerely appreciate the hard work and dedication of the Local 822 Retirees and the Local 822 Organizing Committee. They truly made the difference in this win."
Business Representative Ross Miller from IAM District 9 will be working with our new members seeking a first contract.
Our new members work in production, shipping and receiving and maintenance. Statas Foods is a subsidarary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and they produce products made from soy beans such as margarines, cooking oil and dount glaze.