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Departments

Department - Overview

Executive Department

Local 555, representing over 18,000 members, employs nearly 40 people working out of its seven offices in Oregon and Southwestern Washington.  The Local 555 Executive Staff, led by President Dan Clay, are responsible for the supervision and operation of the Union.


Collective Bargaining

The Collective Bargaining Department is responsible for negotiating all collective bargaining agreements, commonly called union contracts, covered by Local 555.  They work with the membership to improve wages, benefits and working conditions.


Membership Services

When a grievance or dispute concerning the application or interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement occurs a written grievance must be presented by the Membership Services Department to the employer within the time requirements outlined in the particular contract.  The Membership Services Department is responsible for processing grievances, conducting fact finding meetings and arbitrations. 


Legislative & Community Actions

The Legislative & Community Action Department is the government relations arm of the Local. This department seeks to improve working families' lives through better government. Additionally, all Wal-Mart activities of UFCW are coordinated by this department.


Membership Records

Contact the Membership Records Department with your new hire information, or to change your address or telephone number, marital status, beneficiary information, or to request a withdrawal card.  You can also check on the status of your dues, get information on how to authorize payment of dues through payroll deduction, your checking or savings account, or make a payment with a major credit card.


Field Staff

The Field Staff are the Union Representatives who are here to assist and represent our members.  Each job location is assigned a Representative who is responsible for that location.  Additionally, we have In-House Representatives who are in our Tigard office during business hours to answer questions, assist you with issues in your workplace over the phone.  If you have questions about something that has happened at work or need advise about something please contact your Representative or our In-House-Representative.


Organizing

Helping to bring the power of a Union Contract to the workers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, the Organizing Department helps non-union workers within our jurisdiction bring the protection and benefits of a Union Contract to their workplace.


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