After a three day strike, production resumed at the McCain French fry factory in Harnes, France. Employees on strike voted to return to work according to a statement of management.
They will receive a wage increase of 2.2% on January 1, 2012. They demanded a 10% increase.
The strike at the McCain Foods french fry factory in Matougues continues. Matougues was the first McCain Foods french fry factory where employees went on strike for higher wages.
Strike at McCain Foods factory in Harnes has ended
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