033: IFF On STRIKE! Local 390G Members Share Their Stories and Gratitude for all the Support Shown by the Memphis Labor Community

The BCTGM Voices Project
30/06/2023 24 min
033: IFF On STRIKE! Local 390G Members Share Their Stories and Gratitude for all the Support Shown by the Memphis Labor Community

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Episode Synopsis

Workers give their take on the issues at play in the #IFFStrike.
We hear from:
Jason Thomas, BCTGM International Representative/IFF Lead Negotiator
Cedric Wilson, BCTGM Local 390G President
Cometris Morgan, BCTGM Local 390G Vice President
Tanya Walker, 21-year member, Shop Steward/Trustee
Zandra Lee, 28-year member 
Jessica Merriweather, 6-year member
Bob Thompson, 1-year member (22-year employee of IFF)

Resources from this episode:
3 Ways to Support the IFF Strike
IFF Strike Facebook Page

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