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

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State

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Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

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Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

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