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That’s not Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
That’s Powell’s.
As an added bonus of shopping union, when you shop through our link, 7.5% of every purchase (except gift cards) will go towards the ILWU Local 5 strike fund.
Just click on the Powell’s icon below and shop union!
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Here is our February Bridges newsletter. It’s primary topic is what you might expect – layoffs.
For those not in the know, Bridges is ILWU Local 5′s (usually) bimonthly newsletter, written and edited by members of the local, with occasional guest pieces as well.
The media reports are accurate, 31 of our brothers & sisters, mostly retail, but a few behind the scenes workers as well, were given a check for two weeks and a form letter informing them they were laid off yesterday.
This wasn’t really a surprise, but it certainly was a damn shame. Layoffs are never a happy event, especially when they are as lopsided as the ones we at Powells just went through.
We asked & answered a great many questions at our membership meeting last night, and I’m sure there are a great many more. I urge all Local 5 workers with questions to contact their chief steward, or the office.
If you’re not a member and have questions, head over to our contact page and choose the communication style that best suits your needs.
Thanks to every one that helped out & came to see Rock Out To Walk Out. A great time was had by all, and the bonds of union sister & brotherhood were strengthened among our local.
We’ve got plenty of copies of the CD left, so feel free to click through and buy one, or send us a message and we’ll tell you how to get one locally.
Our merchandise page will be expanding to include posters & t-shirts in the next couple of weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for that.
ILWU Local 5 members of Aramark (Evergreen), please be aware the Employer has notified ILWU Local 5 of the following internal job posting:
Temporary Position for August 30th-Sept 18th
Sem II Cashier/Barista 6:30am-3:00pm Monday through Friday (Posted 8/23/10)
ILWU Local 5 members of Aramark (Evergreen), please be aware the Employer has notified ILWU Local 5 of the following internal job posting:
AM Baker 9am-4pm Monday through Friday (Posted 8/19/10)
Come to our Rock Out to Walk Out strike fund raising event. Beer, Food, Local Bands, and good time. Read up more about it!
Come on down, and have a good time for a good cause.
update: The show is TONIGHT. But on your dancing shoes and your beer drinking pants. It’s going to be a blast!
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ILWU Local 5 members of Aramark (Evergreen), please be aware the Employer has notified ILWU Local 5 of the following internal job posting:
Market to Sem II Moving/Grab n Go Prep (3 positions available) Saturday Aug 14th from 9am-1pm Moving and Sunday Aug 15th from 10am-2pm Grab and Go Prep (Posted on 08/-5/10)
ILWU Local 5 members of Aramark (Evergreen), please be aware the Employer has notified ILWU Local 5 of the following internal job posting:
Dishwasher Tuesday-Friday 3:00pm-10:30pm and Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm (Posted 07/30/10)
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