We are the union for Tony’s workers.
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Your Union dues will be $8.45 weekly after you vote and accept your contract. Initiation fees are only for employees that are hired after a contract has been accepted.
Your Union, Your Voice
Only Tony’s Fresh Market workers VOTE on the contract — nobody else.
We are the workers at Tony’s Fresh Market, and we’re excited to announce that we’re starting a union at our company! We’re coming together at our stores because our work is essential work, and it’s time for Tony’s to respect us, protect us, and pay us what we’re worth.
We want all our coworkers to know what difference a union can make at our company before our union election, which starts on March 25th. We’re growing our union voice every day, and the more workers who join us, the more power we have to hold Tony’s to the standard we deserve. Read on to learn why we’re coming together to unionize Tony’s, and you can fill out the form below to get connected with a union team member!
Tony’s Fresh Markets Union News
March 18th, 2025 – Tony’s Workers rally to demand respect, protection, and better pay!
Tony’s workers were joined by elected officials and community members to bring light to the disturbing management practices, including denial of bereavement leaves, use of fear and intimidation to control workers, and bosses playing favorites to determine raises or terminations! Tony’s workers have had enough of the bullying and disrespect from store management. The workers want to be able to negotiate a Union Contract to improve their working conditions!
Tony’s Workers Rally Against Company Intimidation — WBEZ CHICAGO 91.5
Worker Rally
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What We’re Fighting for at Tony’s
Full-Time Status for Full-Time Hours
Right now, a lot of us are working full-time without actually being classified as full-time workers. This means we don’t get the wages and benefits we deserve. With our union, we’re fighting to ensure everyone who works full-time at Tony’s is supported, paid well, and recognized for their dedication.
Wage Increases that Reflect our Hard Work
Right now, our company can change how much our raises are and when we get them. But with a union, we can win guaranteed higher raises without having to worry about whether or not they’ll stay the same later on.
Insurance We Can Afford and Use
We need health insurance we can actually use. Right now, our policies are incredibly expensive, making it hard to use what we’ve earned. But, with a union, we can fight for affordable coverage that doesn’t break the bank, so we can thrive in our careers and keep ourselves and our families healthy.
Paid Breaks During Our Shifts
We all need time during the workday to catch our breath and recharge, but right now, Tony’s doesn’t let us take regular breaks. This isn’t sustainable or fair, but with our union we can negotiate paid breaks during every shift. Getting off our feet a couple times a day will help us avoid burnout and keep our stores running smoothly.
Protections Against Favoritism
Tony’s says they value integrity, empowerment, and teamwork, but we often deal with preferential treatment based on our relationships with management. This goes against Tony’s values as a company, so we’re using our union to fight for strong protections against favoritism.
With a union at Tony’s, we can level the playing field and make sure everyone has a chance to thrive.
Guaranteed Paid Vacations
We work hard to earn our vacation time, and we should be able to take days off without worrying about whether we’ll actually get paid. That’s why we’re using our union to fight for written policies that protect our hard-earned vacation days. With a union backing us up, we’ll be able to go on leave and get paid what we’re worth.
Respect for Being Essential Workers
Working at Tony’s is essential work, and we deserve to have a voice at the company. Starting a union at Tony’s will give us a seat at the table and the power to stand up for ourselves, whenever we need to. Together, we can start a new chapter at our stores and make sure we’re treated with respect every time we clock in. Get connected with the Tony’s union here.
What’s next? How can we win our union?
Our union election at Tony’s kicks off on March 25th! During the election window, you’ll get to vote Union Yes and show Tony’s you care about having a voice on the job. Here’s what happens during and after the election period.
- We vote Union Yes starting on March 25th and WIN our union election at Tony’s!
- After we win our election, we’ll choose a negotiating team and start meeting with company representatives to begin contract negotiations.
- After negotiating over our proposals, we’ll VOTE on our union contract.
- After we vote to approve our contract, we become union members!
- Finally, we’ll choose our union shop stewards, start paying union dues, and we’ll enforce our contract to keep growing our union’s power!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Tony’s workers want a union?
We love working for Tony’s, but over the years, changes in ownership and switch-ups in company policy have made our jobs more challenging than they ever needed to be.That’s why we’re coming together and starting a union. We deserve a voice in the decisions that affect our livelihoods, and having a union at Tony’s will give us the power to stand up for our needs, regardless of who’s in charge at the top.
What have other grocery workers won with their unions?
Grocery workers across the country have used their unions to win better schedules, living wages, affordable health insurance, and a real voice on the job. With their unions, grocery workers now have the power to hold their employers to a fair standard and speak out whenever something needs to be addressed.
Plus, with each union contract that we win at grocery stores nationwide, we collectively raise the bar for what it looks like to work in the industry! It’s all about coming together and using our collective voice to make all our jobs better.
Would having a union help us with favoritism at Tony’s?
Yes! Having a union at Tony’s will help us deal with favoritism because we’ll be able to negotiate a union contract that protects us from this behavior. When we have a contract, Tony’s will have to adhere to the standards we agree on, and if they don’t, we can work with our union reps to make things right.
Would having a union change the things I already like about Tony’s?
The simple answer is, no! With a union at Tony’s, we’ll actually be able to protect the policies and systems we care about by getting them secured in a written contract. Then, we can work to raise the bar even further for what it can look like to work at Tony’s. There’s only room for us to grow upwards with a union backing us up.
How can I get involved with the Tony’s union?
The easiest way to get plugged into the growing union movement at Tony’s is to fill out the form above! You can tell us what your job is like, how you feel about the way things are going at your store, and what you want to see changed at the company. Then, we can connect you with a Tony’s union team member so you can learn what comes next.