Diana Tastad-Damer

Articles by Diana Tastad-Damer

River Market Co-Op Members Ratify First Union Contract

February 12th, 2021

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On Thursday, February 11, 2021, River Market workers voted to approve their first contract. The bargaining committee did a fantastic job representing their coworkers and keeping them informed of what was happening in negotiations. Local 1189 worked with the Employer to secure holiday pay, job bidding, increased starting wages, and much more. Congratulations to the committee and all Local 1189 members at River Market for standing together to reach their first contract!

River Marker Co-op in Stillwater to Vote on First Union Contract!

February 8th, 2021

Diana Tastad-Damer

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UFCW 1189 and River Market Community Co-op have reach a tentative agreement on a first contract for workers at the store in Stillwater.

Voting will take place this Thursday, February 11 from 1-4pm in the conference room.

The bargaining committee has recommended a YES vote, to accept the Union Contract.

River Market Negotiations Update

October 2nd, 2020

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The Union and the Employer have met three times since July 30, 2020. Stevie Fure, Ola Schmelig, Joy Dolby, and David Michehl are your co-workers on the bargaining committee. As this is a first contract, negotiations will take a little longer than normal. This is because we are writing the entire contract to fit River Market. Bargaining virtually has been a learning process, but the committee has been doing a great job. At our last session, we spent the day discussing the grievance and arbitration procedures and just cause.

Welcome to UFCW Local 1189 River Market Community Co-Op Workers!

June 8th, 2020

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Workers at River Market Co-op in Stillwater, MN joined UFCW Local 1189 for a better life on May 20. River Market Co-op is the third co-op in Minnesota to join Local 1189. Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth, Wedge in Minneapolis, and the Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Paul are all represented by UFCW 1189.

Organizer Diana Tastad-Damer Shares Nissan Campaign Experience

August 29th, 2017

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From The Union Advocate, 8/28/17: Local organizer glimpses challenge of building worker power in SouthLured by generous tax incentives and low wages, foreign automakers have steadily increased their footprint in Southern states over the last two decades.