Grand Central Bakery Tentative Agreement Reached!

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Our Union Bargaining Team: Amelia (Burien) Fianna (Eastlake), Amanda (Wallingford), and Emi (Wedgwood).

Grand Central Bakery workers came together in November 2025, and we overwhelmingly won our union election by 86% and now after months of bargaining, we are proud to have fought for a great first contract. When we came together and organized, we knew some of the biggest issues were low wages, inconsistent hours, and unpredictable scheduling. Our coworkers knew that something had to change and so we agitated, educated, and organized! This tentative agreement is emblematic of months of hard work to demand industry-changing standards.

Now is the time to make our voice heard — this vote is open to members in good standing at UFCW 3000’s Grand Central Bakery locations

Our Bargaining Team fully recommends a YES vote, which includes:

  • Raises for all workers with guaranteed wage increases for each year of the contract

  • 14-hour shift differential — preventing “clopening” shifts

  • 3 days of paid Bereavement leave

  • Schedules 3 weeks in advance

  • Hazard pay for working in some inclement weather

  • Just cause and grievance protections for workers that may be disciplined or terminated

  • Baker premiums, including on prep shifts

  • Protections from misgendering or deadnaming

  • Strong Labor Management Committee (LMC) language, creating more opportunities to engage with management over workplace issues

  • $20 reimbursement for ORCA transit cards

  • 2 consecutive days off if you work more than 4 shifts a week

  • Structure for temporary work assignments in alternate classifications

  • And much more!

Contract Walk-through Meeting:

We have a Contract Walk-Through on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 pm via Zoom >>

Please reach out to a Bargaining Team member or our Union Rep Chris Arellano (360) 409-0241 if you have any additional questions.

Contract Votes Scheduled:

Thursday, July 2 from 10am to 3 pm:

  • Eastlake: 198 E Blaine St, Seattle

  • Wedgwood: 7501 35th Ave NE, Seattle

Friday, July 3 from 10am to 3pm:

  • Burien: 626 SW 152nd St, Burien

  • Wallingford: 1607 N 45th St, Seattle