Members of Local #555 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) approved a five-year contract with Foster Farms covering the Kelso, WA. plant.
According to local news reports, the agreement incorporates a wage increase, bonuses for second and third shifts 
and a 401(k) matching program. The contract will cover 500 employees at the plant. The agreement follows a September contract with Teamsters Local #630 covering 245 workers at the Compton, CA. plant.