UFCW 400 Feeds Daycon Struggle

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

As their strike stretched into its 11 week and temperatures soared, striking Daycon workers got some relief on Thursday when UFCW Local 400 President Tom McNutt sent over lunch and cold drinks. "We've got to help them keep their struggle alive," said UFCW Local 400 Director of Strategic Growth Jim Hepner, who - along with other Local 400 staff - walked the picket line while the strikers enjoyed their lunch in the shade. The strikers are continuing their picketing as they await the result of a meeting with management next week in the wake of last week's favorable ruling from the NLRB. - photo by Jim Hepner