Nebraska meat packers approve first ever paid leave for workers in new union contract

Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), the union for over 7,300 front line workers, made a big announcement.

November 2, 2021Updated: November 2, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska meat packers approve first ever paid leave for workers in new union contract

UNL unveils new Louise Pound sculpture honoring her academic and athletic legacy

UNL unveils new Louise Pound sculpture honoring her academic and athletic legacy

Tom Osborne inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame

Tom Osborne inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame

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Holgorsen challenging Nyziah Hunter in practice

Holgorsen challenging Nyziah Hunter in practice

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