Muslim workers lunch break talks break down

AlphaCentauri

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Wed Sep-10-08 09:22 AM
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Muslim workers lunch break talks break down

Source: Forbes

Talks at a Greeley meatpacking plant over religious accommodations for Muslim workers have broken down, with some workers saying they will not return to work and may take legal action.

A union official said about 200 workers have been suspended after walking out of JBS Swift & Co. on Friday, saying they were not allowed to take a lunch break at sunset to end their fast during the Muslim observance of Ramadan. Up to 300 workers walked out of the plant.

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shadowknows69

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Wed Sep-10-08 10:03 AM
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1. That's fucked up

I hope the union can do right by these workers.

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