Palermo's Pizza Boycott Picket at Costco
Channel: MadtownAnnie
Date: 2012-10-15

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Costco Wholesale is the largest distributor of Palermo's frozen pizza in the nation.  

Costco should honor its own Supplier Code of Conduct, which recognizes workers right to a healthy and safe workplace, and the right organize, and drop Palermo's. Palermo's is  not in compliance with Costco's own standards for manufacturers. The Palermo's Workers Union has filed with the NLRB against Palermo's Pizza for unfair labor practices.  

Costco has 15,000 union employees and has a reputation as a "good corporate citizen" because it pays fair wages, offers benefits, and respects workers rights to organize. Costco's founding CEO is hailed publicly as a visionary, but his successor seems unable to maintain the same core values.

Palermo workers have a simple message for Costco Wholesale members: You have the power to do something good. 

Costco members can go in to the store today and get your printout of your total purchases during the current annual period of your membership. Tell the manager your support the boycott - show them how much money you spend there.

Call Costco CEO Craig Jelinek: (425) 313 -- 8100 (x 8301)

Costco's own Supplier Code of Conduct says: 

"Costco Wholesale Corporation is committed to protecting the working rights and safety of the people who produce the merchandise it sells." Read it: attached or here 

Palermo Pizza workers have been on strike since June 1st, 2012.  They are demanding the reinstatement of nearly 90 union supporters who were fired, the recognition of the Palermo's Workers Union, and a fair contract. 

Donate to the Palermo's Workers Union strike fund! https://www.wepay.com/donations/183059