Oregon – This morning (September 10, 2025) at 7:00 am, UFCW 555 notified Roth’s that members covered by their collective bargaining agreement will go out on strike, starting 6:00 am the following day (September 11, 2025) unless demands for a fair contract are met. The strike will run through September 13, 2025, ending at 2:00 pm.
“Roth’s is attempting to undermine the gains made by grocery workers throughout Oregon by refusing to match the wage increases of nearby competitors such as Safeway and Fred Meyer, after being bought by Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison last year. The members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike because they refuse to accept a deal that disrespects their work, denies them fair pay, and weakens their pensions.” – Miles Eshaia, Communications Director, UFCW Local 555
“Roth’s is attempting to undermine the fair wage and benefit standards set by its competitors here in Oregon. The company has rejected our reasonable proposals for retirement security and wages that meet that standard. A strike is avoidable, but only if they return to the table with an offer that values their employees, not one that tries to drag the whole industry down.” – Dan Clay, President, UFCW Local 555.
Bargaining is ongoing, with the next session continuing today.