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Trader Joe’s Sues Its Workers’ Union For Selling Merch
The grocer claims in a new lawsuit that the items in the union’s online store violate its trademarks. The union calls the allegations “frivolous.”
Trader Joe’s Illegally Retaliated Against Pro-Union Workers: Federal Officials
Prosecutors said the grocer spread “false and misleading information” about the union and punished workers for trying to wear union pins.
WATCH: Trader Joe’s United Walkout
Coverage of the labor action and interviews with TJU president Jamie Edwards, fired union member Stephen Andrade, and other supporters.
Trader Joe's Union Accuses Company Of Illegal Firing
The grocer terminated an 18-year veteran, purportedly for leaving a jigsaw in the back of the store. It was "a blatant act of retaliation," the union says.
‘Nowhere to escape’: Front-line workers contend with wildfire smoke, face repeat of pandemic divide
"It felt very apocalyptic," said Jordan Pollack, an employee at a Trader Joe's in lower Manhattan.
Trader Joe’s Violated Worker Rights At Store That Unionized: Feds
A new complaint says the company removed pro-union literature from its store and "interfered" with workers trying to organize.
Companies Are Taking a Harder Line on Union Organizers, Workers Say
Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI are accused of targeting union supporters after organizing efforts gained traction, charges the companies deny.
Thrill of victory, then agony of negotiation
A wave of unionization is running into frustration as contract talks drag on.
Another Trader Joe’s Store Just Formed A Union
The new union, Trader Joe's United, won an election at a store in Oakland, California, but lost by a single vote at a store in New York City.
Oakland Trader Joe’s store becomes first to unionize in California
The campaign to unionize Trader Joe’s workers has officially claimed a victory in the company’s home state. An Oakland store on Thursday became the first Trader Joe’s in California to unionize.
Oakland Rockridge Trader Joe's Workers Vote to Unionize Amid Unfair Labor Practices Complaints
The new union, Trader Joe's United, won an election at a store in Oakland, California, but lost by a single vote at a store in New York City.
Sewage, safety, sick leave: Why workers at a Manhattan Trader Joe's want a union
For some of the store’s employees, the situation underscored their need to form a union to be able to ask questions and demand answers about pressing workplace concerns in a unified way.
An Oakland Trader Joe’s might be California’s first to unionize. One reason: rats
A Trader Joe’s store on College Avenue in Oakland is the first location in California to file for a union election.
Trader Joe’s Workers In Kentucky Form Union
This is the third store that the union, Trader Joe's United, has organized in under a year.
Trader Joe's Workers Take Us Inside Their Fight For A Union Contract
Trader Joe's is sabotaging negotiations with workers at two unionized stores. The company refuses to bargain on anti-discrimination protections, better wages, and much more. Trader Joe’s workers took us inside their fight for a contract with the “progressive” company.
Trader Joe’s Workers Vote to Unionize at a Second Store
The vote, at a location in Minneapolis, suggests the campaign at the grocery chain may be poised to expand.