United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 Archives

What did New Seasons pay union busters? We’ll have to wait another year to find out

May 29, 2018

One worker wanted to know why fees New Seasons paid to a union avoidance consultant hadn’t been disclosed, as required by federal law. So he called the union-buster.

New leadership at New Seasons — CEO is out, and so are union-busters, for now

Mar 14, 2018

The new co-presidents of New Seasons Market say they’ll meet with New Seasons Workers United.

Top Oregon state representative calls on New Seasons to respect workers’ rights

Dec 20, 2017

Tina Kotek says the company should stop playing games … and respect workers’ right to organize.

Union drive launches at New Seasons

Nov 15, 2017

Two weeks after a group of New Seasons workers publicly announced a union campaign, the company hasn’t yet responded to their appeal for neutrality.

Fair Work Week: Oregon will be the first state to curb schedule abuses

Jun 29, 2017

A new law will give retail, hospitality and food service workers predictable schedules — and extra pay when schedules change at the last minute.

Labor weighs in on May school board and bond elections

Apr 4, 2017

Most of the endorsements are for school boards and school bond measures.

Portland City Council looks at public campaign finance system to magnify the voice of small donors

Nov 4, 2016

Backed by unions and community groups, Commissioner Amanda Fritz hopes to pass it by the end of the year.

Building trades lobby in support of ConnectOregon V

Jul 29, 2014

Building trades union members turn out to counter environmental opponents of coal and oil projects

Union family raises funds to pay for cutting edge treatment for son with cerebral palsy

Dec 4, 2013

One-year-old Oscar Triplett would be flown to Panama for a treatment not covered by insurance.

Portland City Council aims to mandate paid sick days by year’s end

Oct 31, 2012

If passed, Portland would join Seattle and San Francisco in a major advance for workers rights.