On Thursday, April 15, the Union met with Fred Meyer representatives about the expanded internet shopping carts that were introduced to many stores. Since internet shoppers have started to use the new carts, many workers have reported not only that they are hard to start, stop, and safely handle; but have also reported that aches, pains, and even injuries have been on the rise.

We started off by asking a lot of questions like:

• Did they do tests on these new carts to determine what the maximum safe weight is?

• Did they train anyone on how to safely operate them to prevent injuries and industrial illnesses?

• What efficiency have they gained from the new carts?

We expect Fred Meyer to provide answers to these questions and more at our next meeting on May 5. 

“We are just beginning the process and to hold Fred Meyer to account for decisons that adversely impact workers. I look forward to hearing their response at our next meeting.” 

– Maggie Breshears 

Join us for our next online meeting!
Thursday, April 22
6:00 PM

Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.