Via INQdotnetUSA Filipinos fear rising Covid-19 cases in Canada meat plant
In a CBC interview, the mayor revealed that the town has no jurisdiction or power to shut down Cargill as the plant is situated just outside of High River.
About 85% of Canada’s beef supply is obtained from the “big three” in Alberta, namely Olymel L.P. in Red Deer, JBS Food Canada Inc. in Brooks and Cargill Foods in High River.UFCW Local 401 representing the workers is calling on the federal government to intervene and conduct an independent investigation into the matter, despite major units of the provincial government stepping in.
UFCW also questioned the province’s Occupational Health and Safety site inspection, which was done through video call, the union learned. “We are not happy with the lack of communication. We are not clear as to how long the temporary shutdown is going to last,” he said.
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