Contract Rally at A.J. Wright

(click here to see youtube video of Jan. 29 rally/picket at TJX headquarters!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvPEuJ_bjH4 )

(On Friday, January 15, more than 300 Joint Board members and supporters rallied in the AJ Wright parking lot, in Fall River, MA.  The contract for 600 Local 301 members is set to expire January 31.  Members from other TJX distribution centers -- Local # 313 TJ Maxx in Worcester, MA; #141/Home Goods in Bloomfield, CT and #1999 Marshall’s distribution center, Woburn, MA joined their brothers and sisters in calling for a fair contract.                           

Some key issues:  ? SHARING THE WEALTH as discounter TJX reports record profits of nearly $350 million for the third quarter of 2009 – NO RECESSION AT TJX!  ? more affordable health insurance, and ? no mandatory overtime.

(below right and left)  New England Joint Board Manager Warren Pepicelli; and Local 301 President Jose Arroyo, with Greater Southeastern Mass. Labor Council President Cindy Rodrigues enjoy the moment.