Kellogg Workers Reject Contract, Prolonging Two-Month Strike (1)

The union representing about 1,400 Kellogg Co. cereal-plant workers rejected the tentative labor agreement reached by negotiators last week, prolonging a strike that began more than two months ago.

“The tentative agreement was overwhelmingly rejected by the union body,” said Dan Osborn, president of the Omaha, Nebraska, chapter of the union.

Kellogg said in a statement that it was “disappointed” by the outcome and would hire permanent replacements for the positions vacated by striking employees.

“We have made every effort to reach a fair agreement, including making six offers to the union throughout negotiations,” said Kellogg spokesperson Kris Bahner ...