LOCAL
Community meeting about UNFI strike Saturday
Unfortunately, instead of making a reasonable good-faith offer that workers could accept, UNFI presented a proposal that left workers with no choice but to reject it, which they did by a 104-26 vote on Jan. 11. The offer:
- Refused to reinstate all 72 workers that UNFI permanently replaced in violation of federal law;
- Eliminated health care protections for workers by removing caps on premium increases;
- Insisted on the withdrawal of all of the union’s Unfair Labor Practice charges and important grievances;
- Undermined workers’ retirement security;
- Fired a worker for alleged strike misconduct and insisted that the union relinquish its right to take action against replacement workers who violated their membership obligations.
TAKE A STAND! Here’s what you can do to support UNFI workers:
1) Make plans to attend an IMPORTANT COMMUNITY MEETING on Saturday, Jan. 19 to discuss the ongoing labor dispute at UNFI. The meeting, which will involve union members, faith leaders, community co-op activists and other concerned community members, will take place at the Teamsters Building, 14675 Interurban Ave S., in Tukwila starting at 10 a.m. Your can RSVP for the meeting here. Please contact Brenda Wiest at 206-441-4860 ext. 1256 for more information.
3) Visit the strike line to show your solidarity with the UNFI workers. It is located at 22 30th St NE in Auburn.
For more information, visit www.UNFIDrivenByGreed.com.