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OurUnionIsHomegrown

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Homegrown and Catapult NW Workers Uniting for Sustainable Jobs w/ @uniteherelocal8

Joined June 2022
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What's pretty cool is there's now union-made sandwiches available at 10 locations and for catering in the Seattle area. We hope everyone shows them some love. Locations and catering info here: unitehere8.org/union-made-sa…
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Friends, please take a moment this afternoon to support Homegrown workers in getting transition pay amid impending store closures!
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MLK Labor@MLKLabor28 Jul 2024
Rolling back the minimum wage for tipped workers would be an unprecedented step backward for Seattle's progressive values. Businesses have had 10 years to prepare for this but want the city council to create a permanent sub-minimum wage at the 11th hour. seattletimes.com/seattle-new…
Seattle City Council considers scaling back rollout of city’s minimum wage

Seattle City Council considers scaling back rollout of city’s minimum wage

The proposed bill comes in response to alarm from restaurants over an upcoming increase next year and will likely anger labor advocates.

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As you may have heard, Homegrown CEO Brad Gillis has decided to close 10 stores and permanently layoff 158 workers come September 15. Workers and Local 8 are disappointed in the decision and the lack of communication leading up to it.
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All the support from allies, labor, workers, and everyone has meant the world to us. Thank you.
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We know the Homegrown organizing and contract has inspired many, and we hope we continue to inspire more workers to stand up to make the jobs in the industry good jobs. Businesses may come and go, but the worker-led movement for good jobs is here to stay.
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This is union busting. The company told workers they were profitable in all stores and are now saying that’s not true while pivoting industries away from their cafes that won a new contract and the reinstating of a union leader following a 100+ day strike.
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On July 18, the Seattle artisanal sandwich shop chain Homegrown notified the state that it would be laying off 158 workers and closing 10 of its 12 locations, effective September 15. This comes months after it reached an agreement with its workers for better pay and conditions.
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We are honored that Homegrown workers were selected as one of the recipients of the ⁦@WAAFLCIO⁩ Mother Jones award for our fight to win a fair contract and To Bring Syd Back! thestand.org/2024/07/unions-…
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Homegrown workers recently won a groundbreaking contract that addresses heat (and air quality). HG worker Zane told @Grist “Heat pay is great, but we would actually like the workplace to be a reasonable, safe temperature year round.” #1u grist.org/labor/heat-waves-a…
Heat waves are making restaurant kitchens unsafe. Workers are fighting back.

Heat waves are making restaurant kitchens unsafe. Workers are fighting back.

As climate change makes summers hotter, restaurant employees are walking out and unionizing.

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Hey folks! Homegrown workers are featured in this @grist piece on heat in the workplace and what it means for workers in the climate crisis. Give it a read! grist.org/labor/heat-waves-a…
Heat waves are making restaurant kitchens unsafe. Workers are fighting back.

Heat waves are making restaurant kitchens unsafe. Workers are fighting back.

As climate change makes summers hotter, restaurant employees are walking out and unionizing.

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"Starbucks & Workers United remain committed to building a positive, productive relationship. This week, we conducted contract bargaining over a 2-day session in Atlanta, GA. We made significant progress."
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🚨Action Alert🚨 Hotel workers in Seattle and across North America are coming together May 1 to demand fair contracts with good wages and benefits that can support them and their families. Join us, 4pm, Westin Seattle and DoubleTree in Seatac. #1u #1job
Flyer for May 1 Action, 4 pm, Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave) and DoubleTree Seatac (18740 Intl Blvd)

ALT Flyer for May 1 Action, 4 pm, Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave) and DoubleTree Seatac (18740 Intl Blvd)

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MLK Labor@MLKLabor23 Apr 2024
The #LaborOscar nominees for Best Strike are: 🌟 @UFCW Macy's 🌟 @UAW4121 Postdocs, Scientists, and Engineers 🌟 @sagaftra and @WGAWest 🌟 @UniteHereLocal8/@OurUnionIsHG Celebrate these inspiring campaigns and more on May 10! Tickets: mlklabor.org/laboroscars
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