Support Striking Workers in Mass. Vote in TV Poll

[louis c]

Hello Duers.

We have an ongoing strike at Shaw's Super Markets in Massachusetts. There are 300 drivers that belong to UFCW. TV 5 in Boston is conducting a poll. Please scroll down in the left hand side of the page. Please support the striking workers by voting no and please keep this kicked. We need your help before the announced results.

Thanks

Link to poll:
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/index.html


Union Link to more info:
http://gbclc.com/ufcw-791-workers-shaw%2526%2523039%3Bs-methuen-distribution-center-strike%21

[graywarrior]

1. Gladly

Even tho I don not shop at their crap store, I voted NO anyhow. Their prices are ridiculously high.

[DailyGrind51]

2. Done! 30 Yes/30 No

[louis c]

3. Thanks

Even 31% to 31%

[upi402]

4. thanks for this info

done

[louis c]

23. Kick for UFCW

[frebrd]

5. K&R!

[louis c]

6. No, Up by 4%. Keep it going

[louis c]

7. No ahead by nearly 100 votes and 6%. I need 1 more rec for greatest.

Thank you all very much.

The union goes back to the table on monday. They need you continued support.

[louis c]

8. Thank you, thank you. no by 120 and 7%

I still could use another rec.

Don't make me beg. It's not for me, it's for solidarity.

[louis c]

9. 37% to 29% and 140 vote lead. I could use a rec

This was less than even when i posted on DU. you made all the difference. Please keep up the good work, these folks need it.

I still could use a rec

[dana_b]

10. done

this crap has got to stop and we need to support eaach other.

[louis c]

12. 40% to 27%, 244 vote lead. Thanks to DU and the Mass. AFL-CIO

this is overwhelming. We turned a negative vote into an overwhelming lead.

unions are e-mailing their members and DUers have aided our cause.

We thank you. please keep up the good work

[druidity33]

11. Done. 40% No, 27% Yes. nt.

[louis c]

26. kick

[lonestarnot]

13. done.

[Bluebear]

14. No more Shaw's for me.

[louis c]

24. At least until they settle with the striking workers.

Thanks for the support

[louis c]

15. 14 point lead for union and 300 vote spread and counting (NT)

[wicket]

16. DONE

[Dappleganger]

17. K&R

[Omaha Steve]

18. Voted and an R here

[louis c]

20. Thanks Steve

[louis c]

19. 350 vote spread for "Don't shop at Shaws" and now a 15 point lead

That's a total of 70%, including those who don't shop at shaws at all.

Thank you DU.

[WillyT]

21. Done !!! - K & R !!!

:kick:

[louis c]

22. Over 1,000 votes for the union workers. 42% to 27% and holding steady. Thank You DU

[louis c]

25. 400 vote lead and Union leads 43% to 26%. Thank you DU

Now I have to go to bed.

could someone kick for me?

[graywarrior]

27. Kicking

[louis c]

31. You're the best

[Narraback]

28. Done

Choice Votes Percentage of 2585 Votes
Yes 678 26%
No 1111 43%
I shop somewhere else. 703 27%
Unsure 93 4%

[Omaha Steve]

29. For those that are not in management

Good thoughts headed your way!

[louis c]

30. Thanks Steve

[Unrepentant Fenian]

32. Happily Done !

[louis c]

33. 43% to 27% and a 468 vote spread. Thank you DU

[louis c]

34. Kick in the morning for all the workers

[Justice]

35. Thank you - family member is one of 310 workers

It is really important to support these UFCW workers. They are not drivers, but rather warehouse workers.

The media coverage early on was minor (people at the Boston Globe told them the NYT said not to cover strike) but the press coverage has picked up by the end of the week.

The reasons for striking relate to the health insurance coverages - cutting out coverage for certain procedures, increasing deductibles, raising contributions. Also, the company wants to hire part-time workers with few or no benefits as fulltime workers leave.

The new CEO of the parent company is from Walmart - apparently wants to remake the company in Walmart's image. The company (Supervalu) is also laying off middle management and store workers all over the country - at Jewel Osco, at Shaws in NE - those remaining are being asked to do more/cover more with no increase in wages.

[Omaha Steve]

36. Is there a strike fund?

I'd kick in.

[frebrd]

37. Kick!