LOCAL
Union election set at Sakuma; boycott of Driscoll’s berries ends
The following was posted at the FUJ Facebook page (which you should “like” for additional updates):
Dear Supporters,
As of today, Sept. 4, 2016 Sakuma Brothers Farms and Familias Unidas por La Justicia have mutually agreed to conduct a secret ballot election within the next 8 days. The election will determine if the employees want to be represented by Familias Unidas por La Justicia in collective bargaining with Sakuma Farms. Thanks to your tireless efforts we are entering into this next phase of our union’s development with hope and determination. At this time we are calling for an end of the boycott, and all boycott activities. Out of respect for the process and our memorandum of understanding with the company please do not contact past, present or potential customers, purchasers, sellers or users of products coming from Sakuma Bros Berry Farm to convey criticism of any and all aspects of Sakuma’s business and operations.
Gracias,
Ramon Torres
Felimon Pineda
FUJ
Familias Unidas por La Justicia is an independent farm workers’ union that is affiliated with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.