The New Leadership of UFCW Local 555 is happy to report that we have been able to get Portland Bargaining back on schedule. At this time we have Monday November 24 scheduled as an all day bargaining session. This will be the first opportunity for the new leadership and the bargaining committee to meet officially with the employer representatives and resume the process of bargaining the Portland Area CCK, Grocery, and Meat contracts.
Just as a reminder, the contracts that were scheduled to expire in July, were extended and all members do have a contract. All the provisions in your contract still apply.
We are committed to getting the very best contract possible and ask everyone to keep checking back for more information. You may also get updates from our Bargaining Hotline (1-800-452-UFCW ext 361) and on our Bargaining Website www.groceryworkersunited555.org.
Nov
08
2008
Going Back To The Table
Dear 555 Members:
As most of you are aware, UFCW Local 555’s recent elections have concluded and Jeff Anderson and I have been elected to serve you.
Although the transfer of power was scheduled to take place in January of 2009, an agreement has been reached between Local 555’s current and future administrations to transfer power sooner for the purpose of moving ahead with the business of the members.
Helps America’s working families improve their standard of living. Workers in unions earn 30 percent higher wages and are 59 percent more likely to have employer-provided health insurance.
Fixes a broken system that gives corporations far too much power. When workers try and organize unions, they are often harassed and intimidated; 25 percent of companies unlawfully fire pro-union workers.
Restores fairness and the promise of the American Dream, with a robust middle class, economic growth, and shared prosperity.
It’s time our economy worked for everyone again. It’s time for the Employee Free Choice Act.
