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Essential in Word, PRESIDENT'S CORNER Disposable in Action October Essential In Word, Disposable In Action Calendar of Events heartening to see how quickly with a customer’s ability to shop, When issues arise at the store A Matter of DAN CLAY many seem to have forgotten that regardless of whether that cus- level, or you need an advocate to Life and Death President truth, especially here in . tomer follows the mask regula- help better protect your health While Washington’s Gover- tion or not. Is it any wonder that, and safety, reach out right away Local 555 Members nor Inslee ordered that Workers' like so many other supposedly to your union rep (you can find are on the Front Lines From the ongoing COVID-19 Compensation must presump- “essential” industries, we have their name and contact info in crisis to the wildfires consum- tively cover Essential Employ- seen dozens and dozens of cases less than 30 seconds using our Years of Service & ing so much of the states we ees who get COVID-19, Governor creep through our ranks? website’s Rep Finder tool). They Grievance Update call home, 2020 has been devas- Brown, even after we appealed to I’m reaching out today with are your contract and store ex- tating and relentless. Even as I her directly in person on your be- a simple message: I understand pert and can help bring concerns Open Races 2020 write this, I’m getting steady re- half, did not. Bringing your needs your frustration, and I share it. I and questions to management, ports of various wildfires taking to the Workers' Compensation know it feels we have reached the as well as make you aware of 555 members’ homes. We also Board yielded nothing. We con- breaking point only to find a half the latest regulations, relief pro- unfortunately believe our UFCW tinue to advocate for you to the dozen more behind it. I field con- grams and more. Local 555 family has suffered its Oregon Legislature. They keep cerns from our incredible mem- As a nation and an industry, Contacting first COVID-19 related death. Day telling us help is right around the bers every day about the lack of we are weathering a season like after day, hardworking people corner. As the year and pandem- safety in the workplace. Let me be never before. Thank you for your UFCW are met with life-threatening ob- ic drags on, it has become clear clear: I will be taking them to the tireless, selfless acts that have stacles and circumstances. that it’s always around the next bargaining table with me. kept the nation running. Your Since the pandemic first began corner. The last word from them In the meantime, it’s high time 555 leadership will continue UFCW sta can be to spread, a whole lot of people, was that they could probably get for you to get some love from your sharing your stories and fight- reached during business businesses and politicians have to it in January of 2021--at least a employers and from Oregon’s ing these fights and more for you hours at 503-684-2822 used their words to express their full year after the virus first ar- Legislature. Customers need to every single day for as long as it thanks and support to essential rived in Oregon. wear masks, you need presump- takes. Stay strong, stay healthy. or 800-452-8329. workers like you. Unfortunately, Even the fights we have “won” tive acceptance of Workers' Comp You are the very definition of Please send any corre- far less of them have supported have been made toothless by lack claims should you get sick, and essential. spondence to our mailing you with meaningful action. of corporate and government you need better compensation address: P.O. Box 23555 Both Governor Brown from enforcement. Governor Brown for the additional risk to you and In Solidarity, Oregon and Governor Inslee from “mandated” masks at Essential your families. We continue the Tigard, OR 97281. Washington declared most of you Employees workplaces, done fight, as does our International The UFCW fax number is Essential Employees. Whether with a “wink, wink” designed Union. We’ll never stop fighting Dan Clay 503-620-3816. you worked in Retail, Food Pro- to protect profits over people, for you, never stop demanding duction, or Healthcare, people and enforced erratically at best. that employers and elected offi- www.ufcw555.org recognized now more than ever The major retailers have largely cials act in good faith for those how important and crucial you told the people who manage the who hold up the economy on all were. It’s baffling and dis- doors that they can’t interfere their shoulders.

Do we have your correct address? Phone number? Email address? To update or con rm your contact information, call Local 555 sta at Dan Clay Make sure your Union has your contact information 503-684-2822 or visit us online at President on le so you don’t miss any mailings. ufcw555.org /addressupdate. Jeff Anderson Secretary-Treasurer NW LABOR PRESS/UFCW LOCAL 555 2A Local 555 Calendar of Events New Member Meeting: Quarterly Meetings: Orientation to the Union Stay Informed OCTOBER We hold New Member meetings every month to introduce new Being an involved, engaged, and informed Union member means 2020 members to the Union and to help answer any questions you may coming to our Quarterly Meetings whenever possible. have. AND, if you qualify, you will receive a one-time credit of up to $50 off your initiation fee, just for attending the meeting! Visit ufcw555.org/union-calendar/ for all the latest dates. Dates and locations as of press time are listed below.

MEETING PLACE DATE / TIME MEETING PLACE DATE / TIME

ALBANY October 14: 6pm, New Member Meeting LINCOLN CITY October 22: 5pm, Quarterly Meeting IBEW Training Center October 14: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting Lincoln City Community Center October 22: 6pm, New Member Meeting 33309 Highway 99E (Tangent) October 15: 9am, Quarterly Meeting 2150 NE Oar Place October 15: 10am, New Member Meeting LONGVIEW October 26: 5pm, New Member Meeting 6pm, New Member Meeting ASHLAND October 20: The Merk October 26: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting 7pm, Quarterly Meeting Pioneer Hall October 20 1339 Commerce Suite 311A October 27: 9am, Quarterly Meeting 73 Winburn Way October 21: 7am, Quarterly Meeting October 27: 10am, New Member Meeting October 21: 8am, New Member Meeting MADRAS October 28: 5:30pm, New Member Meeting 5pm, New Member Meeting ASTORIA October 27: Black Bear Diner October 28: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting 6pm, Quarterly Meeting Astoria Labor Temple October 27: 237 SW 4th Street 926 Duane Street MCMINNVILLE October 20: 9am, Quarterly Meeting 9am, Quarterly Meeting BEND October 29: Steelworker’s Union Hall October 20: 10am, New Member Meeting 10am, New Member Meeting Signature Inn October 29: 2070 NE Lafayette Avenue October 20: 5pm, Quarterly Meeting 1415 NE 3rd Street October 29: 5pm, Quarterly Meeting October 20: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 29: 6pm, New Member Meeting MEDFORD October 21: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting 5:30pm, Quarterly Meeting BURNS October 20: M e d f o r d O  c e October 21: 7pm, New Member Meeting 6:30pm, New Member Meeting Best Western Rory & Ryan Inns October 20: 4480 Rogue Valley Highway (Central Point) October 22: 9am, Quarterly Meeting 534 Highway 20 N October 21: 9am, Quarterly Meeting October 22: 10am, New Member Meeting October 21: 10am, New Member Meeting NEWBERG October 5: 9am, Quarterly Meeting 9am, Quarterly Meeting CLACKAMAS October 6: The Co ee Cottage October 5: 10am, New Member Meeting 10am, New Member Meeting Hampton Inn (right behind the Denny’s) October 6: 808 East Hancock Street October 5: 5pm, Quarterly Meeting 9040 SE Adams Street October 6: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 5: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 6: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting NEWPORT October 21: 5pm, Quarterly Meeting 6pm, New Member Meeting COOS BAY/NORTH BEND October 14: Hallmark Inn October 21: 6pm, New Member Meeting 7pm, Quarterly Meeting North Bend Labor Hall October 14: 744 SW Elizabeth 3427 Ash Street (N. Bend) October 15: 9am, Quarterly Meeting October 15: 10am, New Member Meeting PENDLETON October 28: 5:30pm, New Member Meeting Holiday Inn Express October 28: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting October 6: 9am, Quarterly Meeting EASTSIDE 600 SE Nye Avenue Elmer’s Restaurant October 6: 10am, New Member Meeting 6pm, New Member Meeting 1933 NE 181st Avenue October 6: October 13: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 6: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting ROSEBURG Labor Temple October 13: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting October 14: 9am, Quarterly Meeting October 12: 6pm, New Member Meeting 742 SE Roberts EUGENE October 14: 10am, New Member Meeting Teamster’s Hall October 12: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting 9am, Quarterly Meeting 711 Shelley Street (Springfi eld) October 13: October 15: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 13: 10am, New Member Meetings SALEM UFCW Local 555 Salem O ce October 15: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting October 16: 9am, Quarterly Meeting October 15: 5pm, New Member Meeting 2019 State Street FLORENCE October 16: 10am, New Member Meeting Best Western Pier Point Inn October 15: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting 85625 US-101 SOUTHEAST PORTLAND October 6: 9am, Quarterly Meeting AFL-CIO Building October 6: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 22: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting GRANT’S PASS 3645 SE 32nd Avenue October 6: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 22: 7pm, New Member Meeting Fruitdale Grange October 6: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting 1440 Parkdale Drive October 23: 9am, Quarterly Meeting October 23: 10am, New Member Meeting ST. HELENS October 5: 6pm, New Member Meeting Best Western Oak Meadows Inn October 5: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting HILLSBORO 585 S Columbia Highway The Springs At Tanasbourne CANCELED 1950 NE 102nd Avenue TIGARD October 6: 9am, Quarterly Meeting UFCW Local 555 (Lg Conf Rm) October 6: 10am, New Member Meeting October 27: 5:30pm, New Member Meeting HOOD RIVER/THE DALLES 7095 SW Sandburg Street October 6: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 27: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting Shari’s of the Dalles October 6: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting 503 Mount Hood St. (THE DALLES) TILLAMOOK October 28: 5pm, New Member Meeting 5:30pm, New Member Meeting KLAMATH FALLS October 22: Tillamook Library October 28: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting 6pm, Quarterly Meeting Woodworker’s Local Lodge 12 October 22: 1716 3rd Street 3836 Altamont Drive October 23: 9am, Quarterly Meeting October 23: 10am, New Member Meeting VANCOUVER October 7: 9am, Quarterly Meeting Teamster’s Union Hall October 7: 10am, New Member Meeting October 22: 5:30pm, New Member Meeting LAKEVIEW 2212 NE Andresen Road October 7: 6pm, New Member Meeting October 22: 6pm, Quarterly Meeting Lake County Community Center October 7: 7pm, Quarterly Meeting 11 N. G Street NW LABOR PRESS/UFCW LOCAL 555 3A SECRETARY-TREASURER'S NOTE A Matter of Life and Death all, how could you pinpoint the ers. Then they held another Spe- you know has a compelling sto- them for doing so. If your JEFF ANDERSON moment that a small globule of cial Session, and still didn’t have ry to tell about their workplace manager even suggests that Secretary-Treasurer spittle landed on your wrist? time to protect workers. experience with COVID, you will you shouldn’t file a claim This is unfair. You’re entitled Well, enough is enough. In- be able to share that on the page ("Ah, there's no need to file to those benefits, but your em- stead of continuing to take part in so that we have a central place to that!") or suggests that you’ll Imagine having earned a ben- ployer can keep them from you the Legislature’s wild goose chase, collect those experiences. be in trouble if you do, con- efit at work, but knowing that almost at their whim. This tells we’re going to take things in a dif- When this launches in the tact your shop steward and the system was so biased toward workers who are a vital part of the ferent direction. coming week, we’ll be targeting let them know. the employer that it was impossi- region’s food supply chain who get UFCW 555 has been known for specific legislative districts as well 3. Employers have been tell- ble to access or use. That’s what sick: "You’re on your own." It’s a its aggressive and active support as broadcasting it widely around ing lawmakers that there many of our members are going slap in the face. of candidates who stand up for the state in the form of social me- haven’t been a lot of claim through with regard to Workers' Earlier this year, we tried to the working class. But we need to dia ads, web ads, “preroll” videos, denials, but that’s really be- Compensation. get Oregon to do what twenty always remember that the goal is and other media. We hope to see cause they’ve gotten good at Workers' Comp is a benefit that other states have already done or not just getting candidates elect- plenty of UFCW members take convincing employees not all employees receive. If you be- are in the process of doing: Add- ed — the goal is to protect and part, but we also want to make it to even bother filing claims. come injured or sick as a result of ing a “presumption” for COVID serve our members. So we’re go- broadly accessible so please feel When you file a claim, you’re your employment, Workers' Comp to Workers' Comp programs for ing to redirect our political funds free to share it with your support- not only protecting yourself is supposed to be there to pay your front-line workers like you. This to do just that. With the money ive friends and family members. — you’re helping make the medical bills and lost wages. This means that if you were to file a that would have gone out to can- Meanwhile, I want all our case that this protection is applies whether you break a bone, COVID claim, the assumption didates, we’ll be putting together members to keep three things in something that all front-line get infected with COVID-19, or any would be that you contracted it at a legal clinic for workers wonder- mind: workers deserve. other health issue. The problem work and were eligible for Work- ing about Workers' Comp cover- 1. If you think you got infected We’ve watched our Lawmak- we’ve been seeing during this pan- ers' Comp. If your employer dis- age, how to file for it, and how to at work, file a claim even if ers kick the can down the road, demic, though, is that it’s nearly agreed they would have to prove protect yourself. you think it will be denied. but it’s about to get kicked right impossible to prove that you got that you didn’t. (Right now it's We’re still going to be mak- We don’t know yet what the back. Workers deserve these infected by COVID at work. If you reversed... the assumption favors ing the case to our elected offi- long-term effects of COVID-19 protections. file a claim for a broken foot, for the employer and the burden of cials, too. UFCW 555 has spear- are going to be. Filing a claim example, there would probably proof is on you!) headed the Oregon Labor Policy (even if it’s denied) will help In Unity, be no question about how, where, We went to the Governor, Network, which will be a hub of create a record that you be- and when it happened. On the who told us it was an agency de- information on this issue as well lieved you got sick at work, other hand, employees who file cision. We went to the agency, as helpful actions. This will be which helps down the road Jeff Anderson COVID claims — even after be- who told us that it was the Legis- a way for you and other Orego- if you need to make a claim ing coughed on by sick customers lature’s call. We went to Legisla- nians to sign a petition urging against your employer. or having worked next to a con- tive leadership, who told us that legislative action, send messages 2. It is illegal for an employer to firmed COVID carrier — find it they were going to hold a Special directly to your legislators, and try and interfere with some- impossible to prove that they con- Session to deal with COVID, but even send supportive postcards. one filing a Workers' Comp tracted the disease at work. After didn’t have time to protect work- In addition, if you or someone claim — or retaliate against NW LABOR PRESS/UFCW LOCAL 555 4A COVID-19 Stories Continues NW LABOR PRESS/UFCW LOCAL 555 5A Join UFCW LOCAL retirees at our monthly breakfast!

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UFCW Local 555 Years of Service* OUR MEMBERS ARE OUR GREATEST STRENGTH. CONGRATULATIONS ON THESE MILESTONES! 30 Years Keng Chhaysy Heidi Packer Gemma Henwood Bethany Strommer Tyler Craft Cassie Porter Becky Hite Tania Susbilla Dave De Bogart Andrew Potter Edward Holt Mark Thompson Tracy Domingos Dustin Hom Kassandra Tomlin Kristin Gunderson Angela Eubanks Gabino Magana Rangel Brynnen Hunt Destinie Traver Nancy Haase Donna Greenwood Chandra Risseeuw Ashley Hurita Anna Valdivia Vincent Halpin Michael Schlegel Taylor Iverson Elizabeth Vos Patricia Shakespear James Jennings Kevonna Watson-Rivers Mikel Kohn Juanita Luce Suzi Slack Kelsie Johnson Jessica Pitts Whittam Bessie Ludwick Jordan Speer Jessica Johnson Hannah Williams 25 YEARS Mathew Jones April Wyatt Anna Nguyen Connie Stoye Margareta Destine Sarah Oliver Roula Karam Jared Yamasaki Marcus Winkles Brian Kenny Leonard Yantz Tanya Eskeli Leslie Oster Jin Zhen Jenessa Knudsen Rhonda Kirby Jose Perez Gage Kovalski 5 YEARS Jason Kozina Glenn Kirkindall Monty Sutherland Patty Aguilar Raymond Taylor Nicholas Lam Karen Marcum Leah Armstrong Grace Lee A member accidentally got left Maria Torres Nick Baker Edgardo Tamayo Doris Lee out (see footnote). We have not Chau Tran Lori Baker Ben Lerum forgotten you! Jennifer Brown Matthew Liepold 20 YEARS 10 YEARS Joseph Burch Angelina Linchuk Colby Burrows 30 YEARS Joseph Caraway Teresa Anderson Sean Marchand Anthony De Francisco Gabrielle Carmona Joel Mattson Sheri Grover Samuel Bishop Jose Castro-Sandoval Lindy Gaspar Kim Miller Timothy Blue David Chappel Jeff ery Minus Snjezana Gavric Peter (Andy) Brokaw Monica Chidester Malia Miyako Alice Grassl Arthur Brown Scott Mc Clafl in Debra Moore Ann Horn Alexander Buck Austin Cox Charles Moyer Sage ""Logan"" Dart Miguel Lemus-Ramirez Pamela Mc Calmant Eric Murray Tyler Delaney Colen Nelson Stephen Milos Jeanette Clausi Victoria Dimeo Anca Newman Rebecca Salem Kc Dawson Clint Doles Michelle Pfeifer Grievance update: Judy Schultz Allan Dubray Courtney Endert Laura Phillips 2020 Taylor Erickson Nathalie Sions-Murphy April Dunlap Jennifer Mc Rayde Christopher Firkins Wayne Eurton Nicole Rist Deanna Southards Connie Evangelista GRIEVANCES FILED YTD 2020 Lori Fitch Tomas Millan Rodriguez Michele Strade Tim Frounfelkner A Hin Saechao Carolyn Gustafson Robert Garcia Allan Samaduroff 132 15 YEARS Toni Hellickson Lucas Green Nancy Saso Andrue Gutierrez Martha Almanza Michael Keim Riwina Sasuo MONEY RECOVERED YTD 2020 James Hamerlynck Peter Amonson Sarah Leopold Cody Shannon Craig Martin Tina Harrison Kelsie Smith Dean Beech Shawna Harvey $379,509 Katie Mattenberger Jacob Spalding Elizabeth Buchan Michael Hay Mortimer Spires Debra Nelson Moore Galina Burlaka Nancy Hayes Gina Spores # MEMBERS RETURNED TO James Morse Jacob Hensley WORK YTD 2020 * These milestones are derived based on your most recent a liation date. (It's possible to a liate several times within a career, due to moving in and out of retail, for example, or due to a leave of absence.) These milestones are just for fun and to cheer everyone on...they are NOT necessarily a match to the time you've logged with the Trust (your benefi ts) or the time you've logged at your store (your seniority). 30 NW LABOR PRESS/UFCW LOCAL 555 6A UFCW Local 555 Endorsements - Election Day November 3, 2020

PORTLAND METRO PORTLAND METRO CONT. OR General Election YES on 26-218 Metro Transpor- House District 43 tation Bond House District 45 Barbara Smith Congressional District 1 Suzanne Warner Bonamici STATEWIDE House District 46 Congressional District 2 Earl Blumenauer House District 47 Ashton Simpson YES on Measure 110 More Treatment, Clackamas County 4 Ken Humberston House District 48 Jeff Reardon a Better Oregon Judge of the Circuit Court Rima Ghandour House District 49 US Senate Jeff Merkley 4th District, Pos 12 House District 50 Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Washington County Commission Nafisa Fai House District 51 Secretary of State Shemia Fagan District 1 House District 52 Anna Willaims State Treasurer Tobias Read Metro Councilor Mary Nolan City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler CENTRAL/EASTERN SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY Beaverton City Council, Pos 6 Nadia Hasan Bend City Council Pos 1 Melanie Kebler Congressional District 4 Peter DeFazio Gresham Mayor Eddy Morales Bend City Council Pos 2 Anthony Broadman Lane County Commissioner, Pos 3 Laurie Trieger Gresham City Council, Pos 1 Dina DiNucci Senate District 27 Tim Knopp Linn County Commission Scott Bruslind Gresham City Council, Pos 3 Vince Jones Dixon House District 54 Springfield City Council Ward 3 Kori Rodley Gresham City Council, Pos 5 Dave Dyk House District 59 Arlene Burns Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa Hillsboro City Council Ward 3B Kimberly House District 60 Beth Spell Albany City Council, Ward 1 Keith Kolkow Culbertson Eugene City Council, Pos 2 Matt Keating Hillsboro City Council Ward 2B Anthony Martin SOUTHERN House District 06 Alberto Enriquez Lake Oswego City Council Melissa Fireside House District 08 Congressional District 4 Peter DeFazio Lake Oswego City Council Massene Mboup House District 11 Jackson County Commission Terrie Martin Lake Oswego City Council Emma Burke House District 13 Josephine County Commission Ron Smith Lake Oswego Mayor Theresa Kohlhoff House District 14 Ashland City Council Pos 1 Paula Hyatt Milwaukie City Council, Pos 3 Adam Khos- House District 15 Miriam Cummins Medford Mayor Kevin Stine roabadi House District 16 House District 05 Tigard City Council Janette Shaw Tualatin City Council, Pos 2 Cindy Hillier NORTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY Wilsonville City Council Kristin Akervall Marion County Commission Ashley Carson Cottingham Wilsonville City Council John Budiao WA General Election Polk County Commissioner Danny Jaffer Senate District 14 Kate Lieber Keizer City Council, Pos 3 Michele Ro- Senate District 21 Kathleen Taylor Congressional District 3 Carolyn Long land-Schwartz Senate District 22 Lew Frederick Legislative District 17 Pos 1 Tanisha Harris Keizer City Council, Pos 2 Dylan Juran Senate District 23 Michael Dem- Legislative District 17 Senator Daniel Smith Keizer City Council, Pos 1 Mike DeDlasi brow Legislative District 18 Pos 1 Kassandra Bessert Senate District 10 Deb Patterson Senate District 25 Legislative District 18 Pos 2 Donna Sinclair House District 20 Paul Evans House District 26 Legislative District 18 Senator Rick Bell House District 17 Paige Hook House District 27 Legislative District 19 Pos 1 Marianna Everton House District 19 Jackie Leung House District 28 Legislative District 19 Pos 2 Brian Blake House District 22 House District 29 Susan McLain Legislative District 19 Senator Dean Takko House District 23 Sean Scorvo House District 30 Legislative District 20 Pos 1 Timothy Zahn House District 24 Lynette Shaw House District 31 Legislative District 20 Pos 2 Will Rollet House District 25 Rj Navarro House District 33 Legislative District 49 Pos 1 Sharon Wylie House District 34 Legislative District 49 Pos 2 Monica Stonier COASTAL House District 35 Legislative District 49 Senator Annette Cleveland Columbia County Commission Brandee Dudzic House District 36 Clark County Councilor Dist 3 Jesse James Columbia County Commission Alex Tardiff House District 37 Grays Harbor Commission Dist 1 James Nichols Tillamook County Sheriff Josh Brown House District 38 Pacific County Commission Dist 1 Darell Moudry Senate District 05 Melissa Cribbins House District 39 Tessah Danel Pacific County Commissioner Pos 1 Darell Moudry House District 09 Cal Mukumoto House District 40 Pacific County Commissioner Pos 2 Frank Wolfe House District 10 House District 41 Pacific County PUD Commission Pos 1 Pam Hickey House District 32 Debbie Boothe-Schmidt House District 42 Whakiakum County Commission Dist 1 Lee Tischer