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Airgas Workers Strike Over Labor Dispute, Extend Picket Lines Across Northeast
Unionized tankhaul drivers at Airgas have gone on strike, citing alleged unfair labor practices and the company’s refusal to negotiate contracts that meet industry standards.
the workers have expanded picket lines to eight sites across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Local 701 members have reportedly been on the picket line since mid-June.
Airgas is the leading U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases; its products are used in modified atmospheric packaging (MAP), cryogenic freezing, and beverage carbonation and dispensing, among other applications. It is a subsidiary of French industrial gas giant Air Liquide
Tyson Foods Introduces Wright Brand Premium Smoked Sausage Links
Tyson Foods announced the launch of a new product from its subsidiary, Wright Brand.
Wright Brand, established in 1922, is known for its premium, hand-cut, real wood-smoked bacon. The company became part of Tyson Foods in 2001.
Wright Brand Premium Sausage Links are scheduled to launch nationwide in fall 2025, with select retailers already stocking the product.
The lineup includes three varieties:
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