Yep! The larger plant in East Grand Forks where Mr. Hubby lived employees a lot of people, these people make a very good living, some own the the biggest homes in town and flaunt their money like its nothing. They are locked out because they were offered a 5% raise over the next 3 years, but they have to start paying $20.00 a month for health
insurance. Since sugar beets can only be processed during a certain part of the year, they are considered perishable, that is why they shipped in so many people who want jobs. These folks on strike make a darn good living, $20 for health
insurance is nothing compared to no insurance or the incredible rates other people pay through their employers. If Crystal sugar stops producing, say goodbye to Hershey anything, they are one of their largest customers that use sugar beets to make candy.
