4,500 Fred Meyer employees in Portland area begin strike on Wednesday across 28 locations

The strike is affecting 28 Fred Meyer locations and is scheduled to last until Sept. 3.

PORTLAND, Oregon — 4,500 Fred Meyer employees in the Portland area walked off the job and formed picket lines Wednesday morning, as members of UFCW Local 555 strike against what they say are unfair labor practices. 

The 28 affected Fred Meyer locations remained open on Wednesday, as stores have brought in temporary workers to keep things operational. 

“We have workers in force out front of their stores. They are protesting unfair labor practices. Those lines are strong, and they are holding. Those stores are empty,” said Miles Eshaia, communications

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