Trader Joe's workers maintain independent union site for organizing

TraderJoesUnited.org is the organizing and resource site run by an independent union formed by Trader Joe’s crew members, offering a single hub for the networks and paperwork that drive collective action. The site hosts organizing FAQs, bargaining updates, press releases, links to NLRB documents and crew-facing guidance, plus contact forms for crew members interested in organizing or raising proposals.

The site’s purpose is practical: give crew a place to learn the steps, monitor bargaining progress and submit concerns or proposals directly to organizers. For workers weighing whether to organize or engage in collective bargaining, access to NLRB filings and bargaining notices cuts through uncertainty and provides a record of unfolding labor activity. The contact forms and guidance pages lower the barrier to participation for employees who may not yet be comfortable speaking up in person.

Who runs the site matters for workplace dynamics. It is operated by a union built from the ranks of Trader Joe’s crew rather than an outside labor group, and that membership base shapes the materials and priorities on the site. The resources emphasize crew-facing advice such as how to contact organizers and how to raise bargaining proposals, which can accelerate internal coordination and create clearer expectations about how bargaining unfolds.

The public availability of press releases and bargaining updates also changes how information flows between workers, management and the media. Store-level crew and store leadership can use the same primary documents to assess progress, while reporters and labor advocates can follow developments directly through posted notices and linked NLRB documents. That transparency can put more immediate public pressure on bargaining rounds and reduce confusion that sometimes follows informal rumor chains in stores.

For crew members, the site functions both as a practical toolkit and as a communications channel. Organizers can collect interest and proposals through built-in contact forms, making it easier to aggregate bargaining priorities and present them coherently at the bargaining table. For managers and corporate staff, the existence of a unified, crew-run hub signals a higher level of organization that may influence negotiation strategies and internal communications.

As bargaining updates and NLRB activity continue to be posted, TraderJoe sUnited.org will remain a primary resource for anyone tracking the company’s union drives. Crew members should bookmark the site and use the guidance and contact forms to make their concerns heard; observers and advocates will watch posted documents to see how proposals and negotiations evolve. The platform’s central role means future filings and bargaining notices on the site will be key markers of whether local efforts translate into broader contract wins. The site is available at traderjoesunited.org for crew and others seeking direct access to those materials.