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(Reuters) – More than 400 Macy’s (NYSE:) employees in Washington state are planning a three-day strike from Black Friday via Sunday, alleging unfair labor practices and demanding higher wages, in accordance with UFCW Local 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 likely one of the busiest and most worthwhile days of the 12 months on the division retailer chain.
The strike could be at three of Macy’s busiest shops and the employees are anticipated to return to obligation 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 workers, Macy’s had 94,570 full-time and part-time workers, of which about 8% are represented by unions, a regulatory submitting confirmed. Its minimal wage for employees was at $15 per hour.
The UFCW Local 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 likely one of the largest buying intervals 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 out there costs.
