Walking away 👋

⚠️ Union-represented workers at Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s large grain and oilseed processing facility in Illinois walked off the job late as contract negotiations with the agribusiness company stalled.

     • The striking workers oversee the processing of corn and soybeans into food, animal feed, and biofuels, but the company says it will be able to maintain production despite their move and until an agreement with the union is reached.

💰 The strike was the latest in a row of labor disputes at US manufacturing facilities prompted by frustrations over wage increments not keeping up with inflation while corporations are reaping massive profits. To better understand the issue, check this out.