State emergency team to visit Cedar Rapids Monday
The state emergency response team led by Gov. Branstad will meet union representatives and Cedar Rapids officials about Farmstead Foods plant closing. Members from the departments of Economic Development, Employment Services, Human Services, and Insurance will discuss education, retraining, workers compensation, and unemployment benefits at Kirkwood Community College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Branstad
Cedar Rapids
Farmstead Foods
Jeff Nall
John Bargman
State Department of Economic Development
William Hager
Iown Insurance
David Lyons
David Linquist
State Department of Employment Services
Jerry Mathiasen
Dixie Clark
Gwen Hall
State Department of Human Services
James Chapp
Clark Smith
Cedar Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Weekend of worry for Albert Lea workers
Albert Lea Minnesota 18 000 fears Farmstead Foods may close its plant threatening unemployment for about a third of the town's workforce A May 15 school referendum to repair the 50 year old high school could be reduced to 1 million dollars if the plant closes Welfare staffers fear added strain and city projects would be postponed Union talks over concessions remain unsettled while Cedar Rapids and Austin Minnesota plants push ahead with new shifts and wage increases that echo regional industry trends.
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Farmstead
Albert Lea
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 6
Keith Barnes
Ers
Quality Park Processors
Austin
Minn
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Quality Park
Jobless Farmstead workers receive broad help offers in area
Companies and groups in Eastern Iowa offer free job ads, resume copies, and public service spots for former Farmstead Foods workers. The Gazette and Penny Saver run free "work wanted" ads in March with tear sheets for local businesses. University of Iowa Women’s Athletics offers free admission today to Hawkeyes vs Michigan State. Farmstead workers and families to use south arena entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmstead Foods
the Gazette
Penny Saver
Kcrg-Tv
Hawkeyes
Michigan State
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Farmstead Workers Left Without Medical Benefits
A federal PWA spokesman in Kansas City states Farmstead Foods workers have no continued health coverage. Reports of ERISA or COBRA obligations are incorrect because COBRA requires an insurance carrier, and ERISA does not mandate a medical trust for self insured plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
Kansas City
Bob Weber
Farmstead Foods
ERISA
Free seminar helps workers over 55 find jobs in Cedar Rapids
An Older Worker Day seminar for those over 55 offers job search guidance with multiple area employment programs led by Green Thumb Inc. A National Farmers Union sponsor. The session begins at 12 30 p.m. March 14 at the Job Training Partnership Act Office 1201 Sixth St SW Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ance
Green Thumb Inc
National Farmers Union
Sixth St. SW
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Dale Kueter
Gazette
Barnes
Ufcw International
Washington
Local 6
Sioux Falls
S.D
John Morrell & Co
Arkansas City
Kan
Morrell
Rapids
Chris Wolf
Mount Vernon Road
Third Ave. SE
University of Iowa Women’s Athletic
Thomas Hoyt
Jay Hoyt
Diamond Minds
Siebkke Hoyt and
Eastern
Iowa
Westdale
J. Horton
Westdale Mall
von Maur
Casino Express
Red Lion Casino
Nevada
L13
Kawneer
Cedar Rapids Area
Headquarters For Professional Glass Service
Windows & Doors
Acorn & Semco
1St ST. N.W
Village Inn
Scandinavian
Hwy
Iowa City
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