Employees at Quaker Oats, General Mills reach agreements in Cedar Rapids

November 8, 2019 Carol Kuster State News 0

More than 1,200 jobs at two major factories in Cedar Rapids were subject of labor talks this week. The union representing nearly 700 workers at the Quaker Oats plant ratified a new contract last night and averted a strike. The deal reportedly includes annual pay hikes, a boost in pay for new hires and protections […]