| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2002 |
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Publix Poisoned Union Election Process With Illegal Conduct An illegal management campaign of intimidation, harassment and coercion poisoned the election process at a Publix distribution center in Miami, Florida. On January 3 and 4, 2002, the first-ever union election was held at a Publix facility. Publix responded to the workers' organizing effort with a vicious and systematic union busting campaign. Workers could not decontaminate the poisoned atmosphere created by Publix prior to the vote. The giant Florida food retailer is facing federal charges alleging widespread violation of worker rights. Publix faces charges before the National Labor Relations Board for:
The UFCW will continue to fight with the Publix workers for their right to have a voice at work to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), with 1.4 million members in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, is the largest union of supermarket workers in the country. Workers at industry giants like Kroger, Safeway and Albertson's are represented by the UFCW. |
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