{"id":48588,"date":"2022-04-14T16:12:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T16:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/?post_type=actions&#038;p=48588"},"modified":"2024-08-15T18:29:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T18:29:59","slug":"half-price-books-workers-united","status":"publish","type":"actions","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/campaign\/half-price-books-workers-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Half Price Books Workers United"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">We are unionizing at Half Price Books!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Half Price Books, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/who-we-represent\/booksellers-union\/\">our booksellers<\/a> are the ones that do the majority of the day-to-day operations, and our labor is why this company is profitable. <strong>The work we do is valuable, and we deserve to be treated like it.<\/strong> When you have a union at your store, you and your coworkers have a voice on the job. Together, we have the ability to negotiate wages, health and safety standards, and benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Booksellers at stores across the country are coming together to advocate for better wages, working conditions, and job protections. You deserve a union contract and all the benefits that come with it, too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 contained-block module-padding\" data-module=\"gallery\">\n    <h2 class=\"gamma\"><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tw-flex tw-flex-wrap\">\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tw-mb-12  tw-w-full\">\n                        <a\n                            aria-label=\"Why Half Price Books Workers Are Starting a Union\"\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5MD1KxeG2r0\"\n                            class=\"relative block\"\n                            data-lity>\n                            <div data-id=\"video-holder-313329607\" class=\"play-button tw-w-full tw-aspect-ratio-16\/9 tw-relative \">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                    alt=\"\"\n                                    class=\"tw-absolute tw-object-cover tw-w-full tw-h-full\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/HPB-Intro-Video-Thumbnail-copy.jpg\"\n                                    data-object-fit=\"cover\"\n                                >\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bluebox\">Half Price Books: Now a <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-gold-color\">Union<\/mark> Company<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We recently won incredible first contracts at 5 of our union stores<\/strong> in Minnesota and Indiana! In these deals, we raised the bar on wages across the company, just cause discipline policies, comprehensive grievance procedures, key protections for transgender employees, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these first contracts, we\u2019re setting an entirely new standard for the value of our work and how we should be treated. Now, we\u2019re fighting to secure these same improvements at more stores across the company. We can\u2019t wait to keep raising the bar for all of our coworkers at Half Price Books, and we\u2019re here to help you bring our movement to your store!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sign-up\">Start a union at your Half Price Books<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"gravityforms\/form\" id=\"cta-48588\" data-form-id=\"39\"><script>\nvar 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With a Labor-Management Committee, we will be able to speak directly and regularly with management about workplace issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Large-healthcare.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37702\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better Health &amp; Safety Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For COVID safety and beyond, we need to be able to advocate for our needs on the job as they emerge, which will make our workplace safer and more accessible for everyone!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Large-reuniting-families.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37710\" style=\"width:41px;height:40px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better Trainings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We need better training systems for new operational policies and procedures, as well as anti-harassment, de-escalation, and sensitivity trainings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"max-width tw-overflow-auto \">\n    <div class=\"container module-padding\">\n                    <h2 class=\"gamma\">Half Price Books Union News<\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"sm:tw-flex tw-flex-wrap tw--mx-3 tw-mt-6 sm:tw-mt-8\">\n                                            <article class=\"tw-w-full tw-mb-10 sm:tw-mb-0 sm:tw-w-1\/3 sm:tw-pr-4 md:tw-pr-8\">\n                    <a class=\"topline topline-extra-padding line-blue tw-block md:tw-flex tw-items-start tw-mx-3 tw-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/victories\/half-price-books-workers-in-minnesota-ratify-first-contracts\/\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                              alt=\"\"\n                              class=\"tw-max-w-32 md:tw-max-w-48 md:tw-w-1\/2 md:tw-pr-8\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2024\/06\/Half-Price-Books-workers-in-Minnesota-ratify-first-contracts-Locals-663-and-1189-1024x768-2-150x100-c-default.jpg\"\n                            >\n                        \n                        <div class=\"md:tw-w-1\/2 tw-pt-4 md:tw-pt-0\">\n                            <p class=\"epsilon\">\n                                <span class=\"tw-border-b tw-border-transparent group-hover:tw-border-navy group-focus:tw-border-navy transition-300\">Half Price Books Workers in Minnesota Ratify First Contracts<\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                            <p class=\"tw-hidden sm:tw-block small\">June 13, 2024\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/article>\n                                            <article class=\"tw-w-full tw-mb-10 sm:tw-mb-0 sm:tw-w-1\/3 sm:tw-pr-4 md:tw-pr-8\">\n                    <a class=\"topline topline-extra-padding line-blue tw-block md:tw-flex tw-items-start tw-mx-3 tw-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/victories\/ohio-half-price-books-store-joined-ufcw-local-1059\/\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"tw-w-full tw-pt-4 md:tw-pt-0\">\n                            <p class=\"epsilon\">\n                                <span class=\"tw-border-b tw-border-transparent group-hover:tw-border-navy group-focus:tw-border-navy transition-300\">Half Price Books Workers in Ohio Join Local 1059<\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                            <p class=\"tw-hidden sm:tw-block small\">November 17, 2023\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/article>\n                                            <article class=\"tw-w-full tw-mb-10 sm:tw-mb-0 sm:tw-w-1\/3 sm:tw-pr-4 md:tw-pr-8\">\n                    <a class=\"topline topline-extra-padding line-blue tw-block md:tw-flex tw-items-start tw-mx-3 tw-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/bookstore-workers-across-the-country-join-ufcw\/\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                              alt=\"\"\n                              class=\"tw-max-w-32 md:tw-max-w-48 md:tw-w-1\/2 md:tw-pr-8\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/01\/Fists-Up-HPB-blog-size-150x100-c-default.jpg\"\n                            >\n                        \n                        <div class=\"md:tw-w-1\/2 tw-pt-4 md:tw-pt-0\">\n                            <p class=\"epsilon\">\n                                <span class=\"tw-border-b tw-border-transparent group-hover:tw-border-navy group-focus:tw-border-navy transition-300\">Bookstore Workers Across the Country Join UFCW<\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                            <p class=\"tw-hidden sm:tw-block small\">January 7, 2022\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/article>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does it mean to unionize with UFCW?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UFCW, America\u2019s retail union, is now representing HPB workers at eleven locations to get them the contracts and benefits they deserve. When you have a union at your store, you and your coworkers have the ability to negotiate wages, health and safety standards, and benefits together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have any HPB stores won a union election yet?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yep!&nbsp;Stores in Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and California have all filed for elections with the national labor board, and all 11 of these stores have voted yes to unionize so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What kinds of benefits and protections have HPB workers won already?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the hard work of our members, we\u2019ve already secured a comprehensive COVID safety policy, and are currently at the negotiating table to guarantee our benefits in a union contract. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But I like my manager; why would I want to unionize?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HPB stores aren\u2019t unionizing because we dislike our managers. But when you have a union contract, you can make sure that there are protections in place so you can\u2019t be taken advantage of, no matter who your manager is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What if I like the way my HPB location works now, and don\u2019t want to change anything?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locking in the benefits that you love at HPB in a union contract means that the company can\u2019t take them away on a whim!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can be included in the union? Is it just booksellers, or can shift leaders vote too?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shift leaders are proud union members at our unionized stores! We have overcome challenges by corporate leadership in order to include shift leaders as welcome members of our union, and intend to meet those challenges elsewhere as necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Will I get in trouble if I talk to you or my coworkers about a union?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s your legal right to talk about working conditions with anyone you want! <a href=\"#sign-up\">You can sign up for a call here<\/a> to learn the smartest ways to have those conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much do union dues cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won&#8217;t pay a cent in union dues until you have a union contract \u2014 and you&#8217;ll get to vote on that. If your contract isn&#8217;t worth the membership cost, simply vote no and send your negotiating committee back to HPB to wager for more. Union dues are typically no more than one hours&#8217; pay per week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I get started organizing MY store?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out and talk to us! <a href=\"#sign-up\">Fill out the form here <\/a>to schedule a call to learn more about why your coworkers are unionizing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hpbworkersunite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter-1-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter-1-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter-1.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hpbworkersunite\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-IG-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-IG-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-IG-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-IG-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-IG.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Half-Price-Books-Workers-United-100303055971758\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter--1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48593\" style=\"width:839px;height:210px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter--1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter--300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter--768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/hpb-social-banner-twitter-.png 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are unionizing at Half Price Books!&nbsp; At Half Price Books, our booksellers are the ones that do the majority of the day-to-day operations, and our labor is why this company is profitable. 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