UFCW 3000 Member Stories: Brian Peters

Brian Peters leads a chant on the Macy’s Picket Line

For 3 days, starting on Black Friday this year, Macy’s workers went on strike over their employer’s unfair labor practices of retaliation and bargaining in bad faith. Macy’s stores at Southcenter, Alderwood, and Bellingham malls picketed outside their store asking for their customers’ support.

If you came to the Alderwood strike line you definitely would have seen and heard Brian leading chants for hours each day of the strike. He started leading chants on Black Friday and everyone loved his steady energy that kept the picket line moving! Once he tried out the mic, Brian was hooked. A 15-year employee in men’s suits, Brian always came to Macy’s picket line looking snazzy and ready to chant for Macy’s to negotiate in good faith. We are so glad you used your voice, Brian!

The Macy’s bargaining team resumes bargaining today, Monday, December 18th with a federal mediator present during the sessions. Stay tuned for updates!