Macy’s Workers in Washington State to Strike for 3 Days From Black Friday

Published on November 23, 2023

More than 400 Macy’s workers in Washington state are planning a three-day strike from Black Friday through Sunday, alleging unfair labor practices and demanding better wages, according to UFCW Local 3000’s website. The union said it was planning to start the strike on Nov. 24 at 3 a.m. PT with a parade at the Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. The fourth Friday of November is one of the busiest and most profitable days of the year at the department store chain. The strike would be at three of Macy’s busiest stores and the workers are expected to return to duty from 3 a.m. PT on Monday....

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