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Burgerville Workers Union
Workers Rights
Burgerville workers wage one-store Labor Day strike for holiday pay
It's the latest action by the Burgerville Workers Union, which has been campaigning for affordable health benefits and a $5 an hour raise.
Union Organizing
Burgerville union campaign marks one year
Several union supporters have been fired by the company since the campaign launched.
Workers Rights
Burgerville suspends union activist for eating a bagel
A vocal leader of the campaign to unionize the Burgerville fast food chain has been suspended without pay since Jan. 6 — ostensibly for...
Union Organizing
Fast food union empties out Burgerville – on game night
On the night of the Portland Trail Blazers season opening game, a lively protest targeted a Burgerville three blocks from Moda Center.
Union Organizing
Oregon AFL-CIO endorses the Burgerville Workers Union
"Solidarity is a cornerstone of unionism," the resolution declares.
Union Organizing
Burgerville CEO says he’ll meet with union – singly
The union campaign picks up support from local students and the central labor council.
Union Organizing
Burgerville opposes union, but Bernie Sanders supports it
Sanders: “Burgerville Workers Union is a perfect example of the type of political revolution that we need.”
Union Organizing
Burgers, fries, and a union?
The Burgerville Workers Union is calling for a $5 an hour raise for all hourly employees.
