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Hillsboro, Oregon – On January 5, 2023, UFCW Local 555 was notified that the NLRB is charging New Seasons with having committed multiple Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) leading up to the election, and that those ULPs should be grounds for overturning the election. A hearing has been scheduled for April 18, 2023, to process the NLRB charge against New Seasons. … Read more
Tigard, Oregon – Workers at Imperfect Foods have officially Unionized. This comes after a months-long campaign to organize workers at Imperfect Foods around better benefits, stronger pay, and a voice in the workplace. “After months of anti-union efforts by the company, workers at Imperfect Foods have joined together to Unionize. In organizing with UFCW Local 555, these workers will have … Read more
Salem, Oregon – Deli Workers at Salem’s Roth’s Fresh Markets have filed for a Union Election through the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board, Case #19-RC-303987) to join other UFCW Local 555 Roth’s represented locations in Salem, Silverton, McMinnville, Independence, and Stayton, Oregon. This comes as meat-cutters, wrappers, and other deli workers at these locations enter negotiations for a new contract. … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2022 Contact: Miles Eshaia UFCW Local 555, Communications Coordinator Workers at Imperfect Foods have filed for a Union Election Clackamas, Oregon – Workers at Imperfect Foods have filed for their Union Election. “It’s no surprise that we’re seeing a massive resurgence in the labor movement as American workers realize that they must come … Read more
Bend, Oregon – UFCW Local 555 is mourning the loss of life in the mass shooting at a Bend, Oregon Safeway, carried out Sunday evening, August 28. “As the Union representing Grocery workers at Safeway, UFCW Local 555 is heartbroken to see American workers once again face the unthinkable. In retail spaces, gun violence is becoming increasingly common. What should … Read more
Hillsboro, Oregon – Workers at the Orenco Station New Seasons have secured dates for their Union Election. Workers will be mailed ballots on August 11th and will have until September 1st for their votes to be received by the NLRB. “New Seasons workers are an unrelenting force and UFCW 555 is proud to be their union home. The workers are … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2022 Gresham, Oregon – On June 15th, UFCW Local 555 received notice that two charges filed against the union by CBN Holdings have been dismissed, and CBN Holdings has withdrawn a third. These charges were related to the ongoing strike and boycott of CBN Holdings for workers at CBN’s Gresham cannabis grow facility. Workers at … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2022 Hillsboro, Oregon – On Friday, May 27, UFCW Local 555 filed for a Union Election at the Hillsboro New Seasons location. Workers reached out to UFCW for assistance in organizing a union at their workplace, following a buy-out by South Korean investors. They are concerned by changes to the company’s culture and business ethics impacting … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2021 Contact: Miles Eshaia (503) 598-6365 meshaia@ufcw555.org Tigard, Oregon – Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555, which represents over 29,000 essential workers in Oregon and SW Washington, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize their Union Leadership to call for an unfair labor practice strike against Fred Meyer and Quality Food Centers (QFC) as … Read more
Tigard, Oregon – United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555, which represents over 29,000 essential workers, has voted to enthusiastically endorse Nicholas Kristof for Governor of the State of Oregon. “We have heard from a number of other candidates in this contest,” said UFCW 555 President Dan Clay, “But frankly our Board felt, as I do, that it’s foolish to support … Read more
