Lori Ortega (CWA Local 7011, Albuquerque)
participates in October 12, 2001 informational picket at one of Lowes'
Albuquerque stores.
She was participating
in Southwest Organizing School class in
Albuquerque that week.
When Furrs grocery stores, represented by UFCE
Local 1564, declared bankruptcy in 2001, some New Mexico stores were
bought by Lowes.
The Lowe's management refused to recognize the contract, did not
hire back most union employees, reduced the wages for 300 jobs to
just above minimum wage, and eliminated most benefits.
Courtesy Southwest Organizing School.
