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On October 5th and 6th, your Negotiations Committee held our third session for Safeway and Albertsons members. Once again, our discussions centered on store staffing structure and how that structure impacts you, your opportunities, and your family. The conversation with your employer was productive and we made progress toward one of our main issues that your committee identified which … Read more
On September 30 and October 1, we met with representatives from Kroger to negotiate the contracts for Fred Meyer and QFC. The recent tragedy in Memphis, Tennessee shows clearly why it’s necessary to have contractual plans for pandemics, natural disasters, and workplace violence; the conversation this session centered largely around workplace safety. Your employers were asked why having a plan … Read more
On September 13th and 14th, we had our second set of sessions negotiating for Safeway and Albertsons members. Your Unity Bargaining Committee continued to discuss proposals with the company. These sessions were focused around working conditions and language in the Albertsons and Safeway contracts for Oregon, SW Washington, Idaho, and Western Wyoming. With the merger complete, we have added former … Read more
Welcome page for new Local 555 members from Idaho and Wyoming The members of Local 555 and Local 368A have spoken, and we are thrilled to welcome the members of Idaho and Wyoming Local 368A into Local 555! With the ballots counted from members in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Wyoming, the merger is official, and Local 368A is now part … Read more
Yesterday and today, we had our first sessions negotiating for members working at Safeway and Albertsons. Joining UFCW Local 555 at the bargaining table was UFCW Local 367 out of Tacoma, Washington, adding the strength of their membership which will lead to a stronger contract. Your negotiations committee stands committed to achieving strong wage increases for all areas and positions, … Read more
Yesterday and today was our first session negotiating with just Kroger, for Fred Meyer and QFC members. Our proposal supports strong wage increases for all areas and positions, better contract language, and a safer working environment. Kroger would not agree to our letters of understanding addressing workplace shootings or pandemic safety language. They did, however, agree to keep a first … Read more
Yesterday and today was our first session negotiating with just Kroger, for Fred Meyer and QFC members. Our proposal supports strong wage increases for all areas and positions, better contract language, and a safer working environment. Kroger would not agree to our letters of understanding addressing workplace shootings or pandemic safety language. They did, however, agree to keep a first … Read more
Today, our Unity Bargaining Team met with employers for the first time. We came with proposals developed in meetings beforehand, having reviewed survey results and after much discussion with our fellow members. As in the past, we came ready to bargain together on day one. Your employers did not. In the past, we have done multi-employer bargaining with Fred Meyer, … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4th, 2021 Tigard, Oregon – In March, the Federal Government passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). One of the key provisions was direct payments to be made to individuals, which is subject to phase-out for high-income taxpayers. After months of waiting, front-line workers with UFCW and around the state still see no signs of movement … Read more
As we pass the one year anniversary of COVID, states have the opportunity to invest in the workers that have kept our communities safe and fed all year. We have put our lives on the line to put food on the table and make ends meet for our friends and neighbors, as well as our own families. All this, while … Read more
