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Oregon Workers Stand Strong for Good Jobs

Who: Members of UFCW Local 555 in Eugene, Oregon
What: Members are fighting for affordable,
quality health care, a living wage, and a secure retirement for all
workers.
When:
UFCW members of Local 555 began negotiations with Kroger, Safeway, and Supervalu
in March, but negotiations are progressing very slowly.
What's At Stake: The
employers have focused on their need to be more competitive in the market. In
order to do this the employers have stated that they need a less restrictive
contract as well as economic relief if they are to fund health care, pension and
provide wage increases for “current employees.” Many of the proposed relief
measures are would make it impossible for employees to earn a wage they and
their families could live on.
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