Blogs

Notice of member passing: Bruce Honer on 12-21-21

Brother Bruce Honer passed away on December 21st, 2021 at the age of 69 years. Bruce joined Local 728 in May of 2009 and left the industry in 2018.

Notice of member passing: Jim Grce 1-17-22

Brother Jim Grce passed away on 1-17-2022. Brother Grce was a 31 year member of Local 728, having sworn in on September 26, 1990. Jim retired on October 1, 2019

Notice of member passing: Ben Graham on 1-6-2022

Brother Ben Graham passed away on January 6th, 2022 at the age of 80. Brother Graham was obligated into the membership of Local 728 on April 13th, 1968 making him a 53 year member of our Local. Ben retired on July 1st, 2001.

Member passing: Brother George Silic on 1-11-22

Member George Silic passed away on 1-11-22 at the age of 62. 

Notice of member passing: Chris Lanieri on 1-5-2022

Notice of Passing: Benjamin Thompson on December 23rd, 2021

Strike at Kellogg comes to a close; workers to return Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — A strike at Kellogg that has gone on since early October has ended after workers voted to ratify a new labor contract at the company’s four U.S. cereal plants.