Press Release: Union Calls for Boycott, Fred Meyer ULP Strike Ends, Workers Return to Work

Union Calls for Boycott, Fred Meyer ULP Strike Ends, Workers Return to Work. “The ULP strike was just the beginning of our members' campaign for a better life. It’s our expectation that Fred Meyer must work within the law, take care of their employees, and stop price gouging our communities.” Dan Clay, President, UFCW Local 555

Tigard, Oregon – After thousands of Fred Meyer grocery and meat department workers held an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike, they returned to work as of 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 3. UFCW 555 is now calling on the community to support workers by not shopping at Fred Meyer until a fair agreement is reached and Fred Meyer’s admitted price gouging has stopped.