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Protestors picket Bashas’ on César Chávez Day
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On: Apr 24, 2008 (15:01:00)
Tony Natale, Tribune An ongoing dispute between the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 99 and Bashas', Inc. attracted more than 100 protestors to the grocery chain's warehouse in Chandler Monday. VIDEO: Protesters picket at Bashas' in Chandler Monday The demonstration was tied to César Chávez Day, a state-wide celebration honoring the late Yuma native who formed the United Farm Workers Union. "My grandfather would be proud of this movement," said Alejandro Chávez, 30, a protestor and the grandson of the UFW founder. Demonstrators, including members of the East Valley NAACP and Somos America, an Hispanic organization, carried signs saying: "Hungry for Respect," "Workers United Will Never Be Divided," and "No Harassment." Read More
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Update in Parra v Bashas’
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On: Apr 02, 2008 (07:22:00)
After five years, the Parra v Bashas’ case just might receive a little justice. In 2003, Parra, along with two other coworkers, filed a class action lawsuit against Bashas’ Inc.Parra and his coworkers alleged that workers at Food City, who are predominantly Hispanic, were paid less and had inferior working conditions than workers at Bashas’ Supermarkets and A.J Read More...
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Bashas' Workers Meet With Community Leaders
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On: Mar 26, 2008 (11:21:00)
Current and former Bashas' Inc. workers spoke to community leaders, people of faith and union members. Anthony Chavez, the grandson of Cesar Chavez, was among those who met with Bashas' Inc. workers Read More...
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Bashas' Watch is dedicated to laying out the real facts and letting the people of Arizona make informed decisions about Bashas'. Bashas', Inc. operates more than 160 stores and employs more than 14,000 workers. As you probably know Bashas' Inc. talks a great deal about treating its workforce as family, but a deeper look at government documents and worker testimonies reveals a much more disturbing and alarming picture. Once you dig past the human resources propaganda and corporate spin, you see the real Bashas' Inc. Did you know... Workers at Bashas' Inc. owned Food City stores filed a class action lawsuit in 2003, alleging they were paid less and had inferior working conditions than workers at Bashas' Supermarkets. The lawsuit is still pending.
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Bashas' Inc. broke the law by refusing to negotiate certain changes in working conditions with workers represented by UFCW Local 99. A judge finally had to order Bashas' Inc. to follow the law.
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Just last month, Bashas' Inc. outsourced an entire department in their warehouse after workers raised concerns about workplace safety.
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Is this really how you treat family?
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