Our union bargaining team is strong and ready to fight for a great contract—are you ready to fight too? Last Friday our bargaining team was prepared to begin negotiations with Rite Aid, but they cancelled. We made use of that day by calling every Bartell worker and informing them about our shop steward training happening on Saturday. We also used that time to inform members about our upcoming bargaining sessions and our priorities moving forward. Member engagement is how we win a fair contract!

Moving forward, we must continue being organized against Bartell or Rite Aid’s anti-union tactics. Management will try to intimidate employees from talking about or to union reps, threaten discipline for union activity, or ignite fear amongst you and your coworkers against taking action for better working conditions.

As a reminder, it is your RIGHT to talk about union things at work.

You also have strong contract language that permits you to talk to your union representatives while working as well. If you are told by a manager, supervisor, or someone in corporate that you cannot talk about the union or that you will be disciplined for that, call your union representative immediately.

Our next bargaining dates are set for August 10 and 17. Continue talking to your coworkers about their priorities, their rights, and getting more people involved in our fight for a fair contract!

Your Union Reps:

Dominick Ojeda: (206) 436-6586

Mohamed Bonah: (206) 436-6514