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Growing Seeds
Jobs
Unionized childcare shuts down after paychecks bounce
The owner stopped paying bills, leaving 16 teachers without final paychecks and around 50 families scrambling to find childcare.
Collective bargaining
Strike gets first contract for Portland preschool workers
Daycare workers at the Crystal Springs location of Growing Seeds went on strike in August. It quickly brought an agreement with management.
Union Organizing
Workers at Growing Seeds daycare chain announce union campaign
About 75 workers would become part of ILWU Local 5.
