We Completed Our First Bargaining Session!

by | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized

Hello Friends, Brothers, and Sisters, We had our first bargaining session on Tuesday! Here is a rundown of what happened: We discussed ground rules and presented our first contract proposals to management. Management was receptive to our ideas, and we feel hopeful...

Next Steps After Election

by | Nov 7, 2019 | Uncategorized

Dear Food Bankers, A new chapter is beginning for your work life at the Food Bank now that a majority of you have voted to unite in a union. In the spirit of open communication and transparency we are sending this message to everyone who is represented. Our organizing...

WE WON OUR ELECTION!!!

by | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized

We successfully voted in our Union with 75% voting in favor! We are now represented by OPEIU Local 29! Congratulations food bankers! In the next coming days we will be discussing our next steps to get our first union contract. Stay strong and keep hope alive! OPEIU...

The Anti-Union Propaganda Doesn’t End

by | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized

We were told that managers would have to stop passing these notices out for fear of influencing the vote, but they continue to push this propaganda. Many nasty claims have been made about what the union is promising and it is hard to respond to every single thing...