Workers at the local organic food co-op who organized and won union representation are hoping to build a more democratic workplace.
Investigative
Board Packets Reveal What is Generating Financial Problems at Seward
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The underlying issues at Seward are related to the fumbled expansion and opening of the Friendship Store and the Co-op Creamery.
Investigative
At Seward Community Co-op, Workers get Squeezed as Financial Problems Mount
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The mismanagement that has led to financial losses is disproportionately affecting workers on the floor.
Co-Ops
Seward Community Co-op is Facing Unprecedented Financial Challenges
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Internal documents reveal that Seward is struggling to meet its own sales projections while habitually understaffing.
Co-Ops
Turbulence Continues at Seward Community Co-op as a Board Member is Removed
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On Tuesday, Aug. 29, the Seward Co-op Board of Directors voted unanimously to remove Workday Minnesota editor and now former Seward board director Filiberto Nolasco Gomez from the board.
Co-Ops
What Is Going On at Seward Community Co-op? A Board Member’s Perspective
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They’re focusing on me but they’re ignoring the fact that these workers are really upset. It’s an organization that doesn’t want to acknowledge how bad things are for workers.
Co-Ops
Frustrations Mount at Seward Community Co-op Board Meeting
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“Tension at Seward Co-op’s May board meeting arose between board members and co-op owners ultimately leaving some owners feeling frustrated and uninformed.”
Uncategorized
Seward Coop workers vote overwhelmingly to unionize
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Workers at Seward Coop’s three locations are celebrating their decision to join United Food & Commercial Workers Local 653. Ninety-four percent of those who voted supported union representation.
Co-Ops
Linden Hills Co-op workers submit cards for union election
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An overwhelming 80 percent of Linden Hills Co-op employees signed and submitted cards to the National Labor Relations Board Thursday to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 653.