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Locked-out Crystal workers 'overjoyed' after N.D. Supreme Court says state owes them benefits
In a reversal, the workers stand to get $4 million in unemployment benefits, which the state denied them after Crystal management locked them out in August 2011.
By Patrick Springer and Emily Welker , February 26, 2013
Locked-out union workers to vote on Crystal contract offer Saturday
The union has scheduled a third vote Saturday on a contract that triggered the first labor impasse in 30 years at the largest sugar beet processor in the country. On Aug. 1, American Crystal kicked out about 1,300 workers in what a vice president called a proactive move.
By Associated Press , June 22, 2012
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Talks fail Friday, Crystal says parties still ‘far apart’
A mediation session Friday involving American Crystal Sugar Co. executives and union workers ended without a deal to end a lockout more than 10 months old.
By Forum Communications , June 08, 2012
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Catholic, Lutheran clergy lead prayers over Crystal labor impasse
With union members camping overnight here in a caravan bound for American Crystal Sugar Co.’s headquarters in Moorhead, people from both sides and several faiths in the long-running labor dispute over processing sugar beets met for prayer in the cathedral.
By Stephen J. Lee , June 03, 2012
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Official: Union bringing ‘significant’ offer to Crystal negotiations
A Bakery Workers union official is saying that locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers will bring a counteroffer to the June 8 negotiations with the company. The counter offer will include “a new set of proposals to address their concerns since the last time we met,” Roger Delage, president of Local 2676 in Crookston, said today.
By Ryan Bakken , May 22, 2012
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Union seeks mediator in American Crystal lock-out
A union leader for locked-out American Crystal Sugar Co. workers says he has asked a federal mediator to lead another round of negotiations with the company. A representative for the company says it would be receptive to a mediator.
By Stephen J. Lee , January 11, 2012
Dayton to American Crystal: Time for 'fair agreement' with locked-out workers
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton issued a statement Wednesday urging both sides in the American Crystal Sugar lockout to get back to the negotiation table, putting the most pressure on company officials.
By Stephen J. Lee , November 24, 2011
Crystal workers, supporters rally at N.D. Capitol for unemployment insurance inclusion; lawmakers decline
About 150 locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers and supporters rallied in the North Dakota Capitol's Great Hall today, urging legislators meeting in special session to bring them into the state's unemployment insurance program. The lawmakers declined.
By Chuck Haga , November 09, 2011
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Locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers press for jobless benefits at N.D. Capitol
More than 100 American Crystal Sugar Co. workers and their supporters rallied at the North Dakota Capitol today. They want the North Dakota Legislature to allow the workers to be paid unemployment benefits.
By Associaed Press , November 09, 2011
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- Supporters of American Crystal Sugar Co. workers rally in the North Dakota Capitol
- More than 100 people rally in the North Dakota Capitol's Memorial Hall in Bismarck
- Barb Willison, left, Marvin Sondrol, center, and his daughter, Emma Sondrol, right, hold signs to support American Crystal Sugar Co. workers
- Locked out American Crystal workers plan rally at N.D. Capitol
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