LaborUnionReport digs deep into North Dakota union noose and monkey story; white sheets?

Union rat, Morton Grove, IL

Beet sugar and its processing is a major endeavor in the Upper Midwest. As I reported yesterday, there is a lockout at an American Crystal plant in Hillsboro, North Dakota--which is between Fargo and Grand Forks. And it's ugly.

From the Grand Forks Herald:

Allegations of racial slurs and racist symbols directed at replacement workers and security personnel contracted by American Crystal have been leveled against union supporters picketing outside the company's plants. A union representative disavowed reports of racist activity.

Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker confirmed that "There have been racial statements made to security people" outside the company's Hillsboro, N.D., plant.

Crocker also said he recently saw a monkey-like figure hanging from a noose attached to a large inflatable rat outside the plant. He said that by the next day the monkey and the noose had been removed.

LaborUnionReport has an extensive report on the thuggery up north, including unconfirmed allegations that some strikers were wearing white sheets. Yes, white sheets.

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Sheriff confirms racial intimidation by union goons in North Dakota; monkey hung in effigy

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