September 2019 NWLP 555 Leader
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Unity Negotiations: the twelfth meeting
Employers offers 10₵ over minimum wage…after offering less than minimum wage. Prepare yourself to applaud the employers’ “most generous offer to date.” Or, don’t. Yesterday, employers put forth a proposal that stunned the Unity Team with its sheer cluelessness…a proposal that would, by the end of the contract term, see several departments paid below what minimum wage would be that … Read more
Northwest grocery workers set to strike if wage negotiations fall through
Northwest grocery workers set to strike if wage negotiations fall through KIRO News 7 KIRO 7 News Staff The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 union represents more than 20,000 employees from Albertson’s, Fred Meyer, QFC and Safeway stores. The union is battling for increased wages as it tries to secure new contracts for its members. According to union … Read more
Oregon Grocery and University Workers Poised to Strike
Oregon Grocery and University Workers Poised to Strike Portland Mercury Blair Stenvick Workers at two Portland institutions—Portland State University (PSU) and Fred Meyer—could go on strike in a matter of days or weeks. In both cases, disputes over wage increases are the driving forces behind the possible labor strikes. Over the weekend, members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local … Read more
Grocery store strike an option in Fred Meyer, Safeway contract negotiations
Grocery store strike an option in Fred Meyer, Safeway contract negotiations TDN.com Mallory Gruben Thousands of grocery store workers in Oregon and Southwest Washington — including about 600 Kelso-Longview employees — authorized union leadership to call for a strike as part of their negotiating strategy against several big-name grocery stores. However, the union has no immediate plans for a walkout. … Read more
Union members authorize potential grocery strike in Oregon, SW Washington
Union members authorize potential grocery strike in Oregon, SW Washington The Columbian United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 announced on Sunday that its members have voted to authorize a potential strike. The union local represents grocery workers at Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer and QFC stores in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The union held a series of 92 strike authorization … Read more
Local grocery store worker’s union authorizes strike
Local grocery store worker’s union authorizes strike KOIN News 6 KOIN News Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A local grocery store worker’s union voted nearly unanimously to authorize a strike against Albertsons, Fred Meyer, QFC, and Safeway on Saturday. The authorization does not automatically trigger a strike but allows the union’s bargaining team to call for a strike anywhere in … Read more
Oregon and Southwest Washington Grocery Store Workers Join Portland Employees in Authorizing Strike Over Low Wages and Gender Pay Gap
Oregon and Southwest Washington Grocery Store Workers Join Portland Employees in Authorizing Strike Over Low Wages and Gender Pay Gap Willamette Week Elise Herron Oregon and Southwest Washington grocery store workers with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 voted on behalf of over 20,000 workers on Saturday to approve a strike at local Fred Meyer, Albertsons, Safeway and … Read more
Local labor union members vote to authorize strike at grocery stores
Local labor union members vote to authorize strike at grocery stores Fox 12 News Brenna Kelly View Now
Grocery workers authorize strike against Oregon and SW Washington stores if negotiations fail
Grocery workers authorize strike against Oregon and SW Washington stores if negotiations fail The Oregonian/OregonLive Kristi Turnquist Grocery store workers in Oregon and Southwest Washington have voted to authorize a strike if the workers’ union fails to reach a satisfying agreement with negotiators representing such stores as Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway and Albertsons. Members of United Food and Commercial Workers … Read more