PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS - Check Your Check

Jeffery Crowell, a Meat Cutter at the Port Orchard Albertsons, took a look at his paycheck and realized he had not received his raise. Jeffery was being paid $18.15 and should have been raised to the journey rate of $22.80. He spoke with his co-worker who encouraged him to reach out to his union. 

By knowing his contract rights and reaching out to his union Jeffery got moved to the journey rate of pay and received over $3,000 in back pay.