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(Reuters) – Greater than 400 Macy’s (NYSE:) staff in Washington state are planning a three-day strike from Black Friday by Sunday, alleging unfair labor practices and demanding higher wages, in accordance with UFCW Native 3000’s web site.
The union stated it was planning to begin the strike on Nov. 24 at 3 a.m. PT with a parade on the Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. The fourth Friday of November is among the busiest and most worthwhile days of the yr on the division retailer chain.
The strike can be at three of Macy’s busiest shops and the employees are anticipated to return to responsibility from 3 a.m. PT on Monday.
Macy’s didn’t instantly reply to Reuters’ request for a remark.
As of Jan. 28, excluding seasonal staff, Macy’s had 94,570 full-time and part-time staff, of which about 8% are represented by unions, a regulatory submitting confirmed. Its minimal wage for staff was at $15 per hour.
The UFCW Native 3000 represents greater than 50,000 members working in grocery, retail, healthcare, meat packing, hashish and different industries in Washington, Oregon and northern Idaho.
Cyber Week, the 5 days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, is among the largest purchasing durations within the U.S. the place retailers attempt to money in on demand from prospects seeking to snap up merchandise on the most cost-effective accessible costs.
