The vote does not trigger a strike, but allows the union’s bargaining team to call for one if it decides it’s necessary. Bargaining has been ongoing since February.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Workers at Powell’s Books have voted to authorize a possible strike amid ongoing union contract negotiations with the famous independent Portland bookstore. The union announced the results of the vote Wednesday, and said the strike authorization received 92% approval.
The vote does not mean a strike will necessarily happen, but it authorizes the union’s bargaining team to call for a strike at its discretion. The union said it has asked the bookstore to continue negotiations
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