Come Celebrate:

Rally and 'Shop Union Day' at Powell's

 So many of our action items are aimed at employers who are behaving badly, that it's refreshing to get an invitation to celebrate with members of ILWU Local 5, the workers at Powell's Books!

 Last week we reported that Local 5 had reached a tentative agreement with Powell's in the most amicable negotiations since organizing at Powell's seven years ago. This week, Local 5, in anticipation of a ratification vote, is inviting everyone to a celebration rally and shop union event. Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain is among the scheduled speakers.

 "After the rally, everyone is encouraged to show Powell's that a good labor relations policy will be rewarded," said Ryan Takas, chief negotiator for ILWU Local 5. "Start your holiday shopping early; buy a book after the rally and then join us in the Local 5 hall for warm libations, snacks and celebration."

Be sure when you pay to say you're here to support the workers of ILWU Local 5.

Contract celebration rally and shop union day
Friday, November 2, 5:30 pm
North Park Blocks (in front of Powell's Technical Store), Portland

 Live outside of Portland? You can still show your support for union workers ... Go to www.powellsunion.com  and make any purchase; 10% of every sale through our site goes directly to the workers!

-Oregon AFL-CIO, Weekly Update

October 24, 2007