United Farm Workers in Accord with Bruce Church, Inc.; UFW, Bruce Church, Inc. drop longstanding claims against each other.SALINAS Salinas, city, United StatesSalinas (səlē`nəs), city (1990 pop. 108,777), seat of Monterey co., W Calif.; inc. 1874. It is the shipping and processing center of a fertile valley famous for its grain and lettuce. Fruits, vegetables, cattle, and nursery and dairy products are also produced., Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 1996--Bruce David 1855-1931. Australian physician and bacteriologist known for his description (1887) of the bacterium that causes brucellosis. UFW - United Farm Workers (union)) today jointly announced the resolution of all legal proceedings and the end of any current boycotts and strikes. The agreement was signed today by Steve Taylor, President of Bruce Church, Inc., and UFW President, Arturo Rodriguez at the Cesar Chavez Public Library in Salinas, Calif. The agreement is a blanket resolution settling all current issues between the two organizations. Bruce Church, Inc. agreed to drop its $2.9 million damage suit against the union alleging intentional misconduct during a 1980 secondary boycott secondary boycott n. an organized refusal to purchase the products of, do business with, or perform services for (such as deliver goods) a company which is doing business with another company where the employees are on strike or in a labor dispute. Example: Big Basket Markets are being struck by the Retail Clerks Union, and Cupboard Canning and Wheato Bread are selling foodstuffs to Big Basket.. Two juries found the UFW liable and assessed the organization millions of dollars in actual and punitive damages. The case had been remanded for a new trial on legal technicalities. Additionally, an outstanding Agriculture Labor Relations Board issue regarding back pay was settled for approximately $190,000. Under the agreement, Bruce Church, Inc. will enter into a five-year contract with the UFW covering farming operations that include thinning, harvesting and weeding crews, and general ranch functions in its Salinas and Huron, Calif., fields. Approximately 400 employees will be covered by this contract. "We are pleased that the disputes with the UFW are resolved and that our employees are free from those distractions," said Bruce Church, Inc. President, Steve Taylor. "It is a fair agreement that allows us to focus on competing successfully in the commodity lettuce business. It is our intention to continue to deal with the union with integrity and to deliver value to our customers." Headquartered in Salinas, Calif., Bruce Church, Inc. is a privately held company. It was established in 1926 and currently employs more than 500 people. Bruce Church, Inc. is a national leader in wrapped head lettuce for retail and foodservice. CONTACT: Fineman Associates Sharon Greenspan, 415/777-6933 |
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