The impacts of the recent ‘bomb cyclone’ windstorm cannot be understated-- UFCW 3000 members, families and communities are dealing with continued power and heat loss at home as well as at work. Many workers are also experiencing partial or total work closures creating difficult circumstances surrounding hours, pay, and life stability. 

As we navigate these adverse weather effects, please remember there are resources and rights through our union and through our communities that can help.  

Important Adverse Weather Resources:  

PSE Updates and Outage Map 

Puget Sound Energy reports over 150,000 customers are still without power on Friday November 22 and more adverse weather systems are predicted for the coming weekend. Below are resources for updates and assistance. View the Outage Map here >> 

PSE Resource hubs for Friday November 22 from 10am-5pm: 

• Maple Valley Fred Meyer Parking Lot at Maple Valley Town Square: 26520 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley 

• Kent Fred Meyer Parking Lot: 10201 SE 240th St, Kent 

• Warming Shelter - Issaquah Senior Center: 75 NE Creek Way, Issaquah, WA 98027 

Warming Centers, Charging Stations, and Food Resources:  

KUOW Resource List and Safety Tips >> 

Warming Centers >> 

Union Resources: 

Contact your Union Rep with any questions around missed work due to extreme weather events and for information about the UFCW 3000 Membership Assistance Fund. 

When returning to work, if you have safety concerns at your worksite or are feeling unsafe, report concerns to your worksite Safety Committee and Management and talk to your Shop Steward and/or Union Rep if your concerns are not being addressed.