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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 – Fred Meyer and QFC have not been issuing paychecks to workers correctly. In some cases, workers aren’t receiving their full paycheck, and some are not receiving a paycheck at all. UFCW Local 555 is using its normal grievance process to make sure its members receive remedies for the harm they are suffering. Because these employers are likely … 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
The Political Landscape for UFCW Local 555 When the 2022 Election Cycle has run its course, two things will be certain. First, the governance of Oregon will be significantly changed, as record numbers of open seats will provide for a large freshman class of elected officials to take office. Second, UFCW 555 will have made a lasting mark on the … Read more
UFCW Local 555 will be holding ULP Strike Authorization meetings for the expired Roth’s Fresh Market contract. A vote will be taken at the meeting. Children under 17 will be allowed in the room with their parents. Any non-member (spouse or otherwise) accompanying a member will need to wait outside of the meeting room. We apologize for any inconvenience. … 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
