Workers at the local organic food co-op who organized and won union representation are hoping to build a more democratic workplace.
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Co-Ops
Investigative
Board Packets Reveal What is Generating Financial Problems at Seward
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
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
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
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
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
“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.”
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Seward Coop workers vote overwhelmingly to unionize
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
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.