Workers Voting On Tentative Deal At Cargill Plant In High River

Dec 03, 2021

Hundreds of workers at the Cargill meat plant in High River are continuing to vote on a tentative deal hammered out this week.

This time, UFCW is recommending acceptance. In a statement by the union, it says the contract offer would significantly improve the lives of workers at the huge plant. While we don't know all the ins and outs of this new offer, we do know it's offering workers a 1000 dollar signing bonus and a 1000-dollar COVID bonus.

News of this tentative deal has cattle producers on the prairies breathing a little easier. Many were worried that a walkout at the plant would lead to a repeat of the backlog of market ready cattle that happened when the plant shut down for two weeks last year following an outbreak of COVID.

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Video: Fendt Testimonial | Fendt 726 Vario Gen7 | Peter Watson Jones Ltd.

What happens when a farm buys its first Fendt? For Peter Watson Jones Ltd, the Fendt 726 Vario Gen7 has exceeded expectations from day one. For Jack, Farm Manager at Peter Watson Jones Ltd in North Shropshire, UK, the Fendt 726 Vario Gen7 wasn't just another tractor purchase. It was the farm's first experience with the Fendt brand.

Operating across a 1,200-acre arable farm alongside a 250,000-head broiler enterprise, the business has evolved significantly over the last decade, moving to a straight arable system with fewer staff and machines. Since arriving on the farm, the Fendt 726 Vario has established itself as the main drilling and cultivations tractor, earning its place through performance, versatility and efficiency. Whether it's handling large-scale cultivations or working with a new 4.5m strip-till drill, the tractor continues to impress.

Jack highlights its excellent manoeuvrability, operator comfort and ability to deliver strong pulling power at low engine speeds. The result? Outstanding fuel efficiency without compromising performance. Reliability has also been a key factor, with dependable backup from the team at TR Machinery helping to keep the tractor working when it matters most.

?? Watch as Jack shares why the Fendt 726 Vario Gen7, the farm's first Fendt, has made such a strong impression and become an integral part of their operation.