As we enter week two, Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and the Ontario Cattle Feeders’ Association (OCFA) continue to monitor the strike action by members of UFCW Local 175 working at the Cargill Dunlop facility in Guelph, and its impact on beef farmers.
Our leadership has been in close contact with Minister Thompson, government representatives, the Canadian Cattle Association and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association to discuss the current and evolving situation and potential mitigation measures that could be invoked if the strike persists.
Late last week, and over the weekend, we met with members of BFO’s Feedlot Committee, which is comprised of elected feedlot owners from across the province, to finalize short-term solutions to help mitigate the on-farm consequences of the strike, which we have submitted to the province for review and consideration.
We remain hopeful that the negotiations between both parties will come to a swift resolution, and will keep our members informed as the situation develops.
Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and the Ontario Cattle Feeders’ Association (OCFA) are aware of the strike action that began today as of 12:01 a.m. following the rejection of the negotiated settlement by members of UFCW Local 175 working at the Cargill Dunlop facility in Guelph. The Cargill Dunlop facility employs 950 people and processes 1,500 head of cattle per day.
BFO and OCFA have been following the negotiations leading up to today, and we were hopeful an agreement would have been reached over the weekend. However, members of UFCW Local 175 voted down the proposed contract yesterday. We are engaged in the situation and have been in close contact with the Canadian Cattle Association and government representatives as we monitor the impact of the temporary closure of the Dunlop facility.
We are hopeful that the negotiations between both parties will come to a swift resolution, and we will keep our members informed as the situation develops.
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