MACY’S - Talks resume next week
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TALKS RESUME NEXT WEEK
Our upcoming bargaining sessions, scheduled for November 6 and 7, are crucial as we face the possibility of an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike later this month.
As we return to the bargaining table, we do so in the face of a series of tactics employed by Macy’s to frustrate the process.
Initially, they prematurely attempted to declare an impasse, which would have halted negotiations and imposed the offer we had overwhelmingly rejected. More recently, they attempted to cancel our bargaining session on November 7, citing the unavailability of a mediator.
We pushed back on both and won, forcing the employer to continue talks on both days next week!
Our Union Bargaining Team is gearing up for two pivotal days with Macy’s as we explore various alternatives to achieve an agreement. However, we are also moving forward with full preparations for a ULP strike at this time.
If you haven’t done so already, please contact your picket captain to sign up for shifts on the picket line to qualify for the $500/week strike benefit.
We will provide further updates next week.
UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE UPDATE
As we all know, UFCW Local 3000 filed an unfair labor practice against Macy’s on September 25 for their illegal retaliation against our Bargaining Team member Liisa Luick. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), responsible for addressing labor law violations, has regrettably not yet responded to our charges against Macy’s. We will keep you informed as this situation unfolds.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PICKET SIGN MAKING PARTY
November 13 @ 1-2PM, UFCW 3000 Des Moines Office, 23040 Pacific Hwy S Suite 101, Des Moines, WA 98198
Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/ufcw3000/event/591699/
CONTRACT ACTION TEAM MEETING
Alderwood - November 14 @ 1PM—2PM: Elemental Pizza , 3000 184th St SW #948, Lynnwood, WA 98037
Bellingham - November 15 @ 1PM—2PM: Bellis Fair Mall Food Court, One Bellis Fair Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Southcenter - November 16 @ 1PM—2PM: Southcenter Mall Food Court, 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188
Our Union Bargaining Team: Azia Domingo, Curtisy Bryant, Emily Hunter, Liisa Luick, Nicole Hardin.