Macy's ULP Strike Update

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We invite all members to attend our informational zoom meeting tonight @ 5PM >>

We will begin our 3-day ULP strike on Black Friday (11/24) at 3:00 AM and will be giving Macy’s notice that we will be ready to return to work beginning Monday 11/27 at Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood and Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham.

DO I NEED TO CALL OUT FROM WORK BEFORE THE STRIKE?

No, employees are NOT required to notify or inform Macy's management of their absence due to the strike. Moreover, Macy's is prohibited from taking disciplinary action or deducting attendance credits for your involvement in the ULP strike, as it would constitute an unfair labor practice, violating the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). If there are any attempts by management to discipline, or even the threat alone, promptly report the incident to your Picket Captain.

WHEN SHOULD I WALK THE LINE?

We recommend that you walk the strike line about the same time you would work your normal shift, or at the time of your choice if it’s your day off. This will help ensure that we have a strong strike lines throughout the day, especially during mall operating hours.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I REPORT TO THE STRIKE LINE?

When you arrive, please report to your Picket Captain who will be on your worksite’s main strike line wearing an orange vest. Your Picket Captain will have a clipboard that you will use to sign in and out of the strike line so that we can count your hours towards the strike benefit. As a reminder, the strike benefit is $500 for 20 hours (per week or less), or $300 for 12 hours (for our 3-day ULP strike) on the strike line. If you haven't had a chance to complete your W9 for strike benefits you can complete it online today by visiting macysunited.com/strike.  
 
Main Strike Lines:
Bellingham: South Entrance
Alderwood: South Entrance
Southcenter: North Entrance

ARE WE STRIKING THE FURNITURE GALLERIES?

No, we are not striking the furniture galleries at this time. If you are a Furniture Gallery employee you should report to work as usual then, before or after your shift or on your day off, come support your fellow Macy's workers on the strike line at one of the mall locations.  
 
In the event management asks you to cross the picket line and work in a mall location, you should inform your manager that you are invoking your right to not cross the picket line. If your manager persists, comply with their order to avoid discipline, and report the incident to your Union Representative immediately. The incident will then be referred to a UFCW Local 3000 attorney for possible unfair labor practice charges against Macy’s.

CAN HOLIDAY HIRES JOIN THE ULP STRIKE?

Holidays hires that work in the Mall Stores have protection under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to participate in collective action such as striking. Any Holiday hires who choose to strike will qualify for the same Strike Benefit as all other Macy’s workers who are covered under our agreement so long as they satisfy the requirements for the benefit.  That would include withholding their labor for the duration of the strike, walking the strike line for 12 hours ($300) or 20 hours ($500), and completing a W-9 form.

WHO IS MY PICKET CAPTAIN?

Southcenter:  

  • Jeanne Peterson 

  • Tammy Poole  

  • Azia Domingo  

  • Curtisy Bryant 

  • Romeo Juco 

  • Wilda Branca 

Alderwood:  

  • Janet Bates 

  • Liisa Luick 

  • Nicole Hardin 

  • Daniel Landon 

  • Mary Stephen 

  • Sama Yazdani 

Bellingham:

  • Samantha Wilson 

  • Christina Verkist 

  • Debbie Walk 

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

 Additional information regarding our upcoming ULP strike can be found at www.macysunited.com/strike.