It's inevitable.
Unions.
A word that strikes fear in their hearts. It's time.
Let's Unionize The MA Region.
Even if we fail, we will bring them to their knees. The holiday season profit is all that they've got to hope for. Now is the time. Get the word out!
MA team member from last week reporting in
contact this email for future coordination : WFUnion@outlook.com Sorry I didn't post on Monday as I said I would before, I was called into work on Monday and it threw me off. I know trust will be hard to build but let's at least get some dialogue... — read more
Stay tuned for TM appreciation week
This year we got sunglasses that cost pennies and instead of double discount day, we got coupons for products that no one wanted and wf probably needed to get rid of. I wonder what kind of blessings our overlords will bestow upon us next year.
No more safety shoes or customer samples
Watching this company crumble is both awesome and sad.
Whole Foods recently cut 1,500 jobs to 'invest in technology' — here's one flagship example of the tech being rolled out
Whole Foods has turned to enterprise software company Infor to build a state of the art IT system that will allow it to better manage its suppliers and save money, the two companies announced on Wednesday. Last month, Whole Foods said it would be... — read more
anybody notice the 2 for 5$ pre-pack prfds items and bakery items went up to 2 for 6$..?? where are those lower prices??
yeah lower prices..and the lil skewers of chicken or shrimp kabobs that were 3.99each got broken in half and now are 2.50$ for half the skewer?? wait a while til people forget,because that is what americans are good at is FORGETTING,then lower the... — read more
Severance Addendum?
Did anyone receive an addendum to their severance document?
You're all replaceable!!!! That's what leaderships here in the NE told us.
Made me sick to my stomach the comments that these so called leaderships make to us. 15yrs here at WFM, first as a team member then Buyer and finally Marketing. There is life after WFM. To all those leaderships who think they are not replaceable... — read more
What happened to the hire ups with intelligence and dignity?
How can you open more stores when there's an obvious struggle with some of the ones that already are? These lay offs didn't have to happen. WFM I pray you find yourself and be what many of us fell in love with you in the first place. Not a fortune... — read more
MA stores trying to unionize?
Last week there was a couple posts about a team member trying to rally stores in the region to unionize. What happend to you? I thought you were going to make another post by Monday?
This board is dead. I guess team members forgot all about the layoffs now
What happend to the uprising?
South region - still waiting on ANY kind of payment.
I signed my papers sept 27th, it is now October 13th and I still haven't gotten ANY of my severance or my PTO payout. My store team leader didn't turn the signed papers in for a few days so I missed the pay period deadline. Now my PBS says she... — read more
Move to Canada - it's better up here!
I can't believe the bitterness toward leadership I'm seeing here. I have a lot of respect for our STLs, ASTLs, and regional leadership. They're all hardworking, mature, decent people (who really do roll with the punches and lead by example). Things... — read more
This is how honest people do it
From: Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO To: All Employees Date: October 13, 2015 Subject: A more focused Twitter Team, We are moving forward with a restructuring of our workforce so we can put our company on a stronger path to grow. Emails like this are... — read more
My dream: Walmart buys Whole Foods ...
wouldn't it be superb?
Severance Payout in 2 days?
So some of you got paid already. Some of us are still waiting. Thursday we are supposed to be getting our payout. When do we receive the paperwork for the 2nd payment of severance in the mail that we send in and receive within 10 days? Anybody... — read more
Frankie's olive oil
Gotta love it. I don't think we sold a single one. Goodness gracious, who selects morons that select products like this...
Hidden Glutamate like MSG: Autolyzed yeast, natural flavours, hyrolyzed vegetable protein
Values matter! Except when it comes to admitting that MSG by any other name is still glutamate. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) is produced by boiling foods such as soy, corn, or wheat in hydrochloric acid and then neutralizing the solution with... — read more
Town Halls
I had an ATL who voiced concerns at a Town Hall. I was informed later by my STL that my ATL was to never be promoted any higher position. This came from the RP. My ATL applied several times for TL positions and eventually left WF and became a rep... — read more
Whole Foods Co-opts Revolutionary Rhetoric but Mistreats Employees
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/33150-whole-foods-co-opts-revolutionary-rhetoric-but-mistreats-employees
Workplace Bullying in Norcal
This is a common and supported practice in my region. Can anyone else relate to this? TMS/RVP is worthless and also condones this behavior! Leadership opportunities are based on favortisim not on work performance. Would love to somehow find a way to... — read more
Go to Glassdoor and lower employee ratings.
The more one star ratings the better.
Escaped!!
I couldn't do it, so I just got out. I'm sad but also feel like I escaped a sinking ship. I had to take a pay hit but there are plenty of $11/$12 dollar per hour jobs out there with room to advance. Might as well start fresh and not have to pretend I... — read more
Those with families are being punished the most
As a single mom, I'm being kicked out of a company that I've worked hard 10yrs with. Well, not being kicked out, just given circumstances that make it impossible for me to work, make enough, and have a child. The company just wants a revolving door... — read more
I don't think the problem is Mackey or at least it wasn't
The real problem is that Mackey and his regional leadership never get to see a real store in operation. We have all dealt with fixing up the store to perfection right before they come to make it look perfect. The problem in all of this is store... — read more
earnings report conference call nov. 4th..remember to listen in...see if the layoffs and sales line up to where wall street wants them to be.
this should be of interest and maybe entertainment..i know my store sales our in the red by double digits..and pretty much from what i hear other stores in this region are experiencing the same..how will mcRobb spin the stagnant stock price too..
Christmas trees this year
So...how's that going to work out? (We're getting them even earlier this year.) With what labor?
Severance this Friday?
We should expect another check Friday correct? I received my notice pay (the correct amount via calculation in my packet), my pto, and last regular wage but not the actual severance amount as of yet. Going the be throughly irritated if it's not in my... — read more
A sincere post: What's our motivation?
Positions will be consilidated, leaving little room for career advancement. Gainsharing will be modified in a way that hurts us. There has been no clear vision, the company is on the defensive. Labor is cut. Wages won't grow. 365 stores are taking... — read more
Fewer hours for those who are left
In stores with least performance, full timers can expect to be cut to 30 hours, part timers down to 19. Check your status and be prepared to live on less. Remember that WFM accepts SNAP benefits.
TMSL...my TMSL has been horrible!! Anyone else have this experience? In the sw region at the Tulsa store...
Amelia Peterson has lied to team members and team leaders. She loses paperwork and says that it was not turned in. After someone is written up she asks that person how they are feeling a day later. She encourages clicks like this is high school. She... — read more
30hrs with benefits?
Any info? This looks to be an option being given to full time TMs. Southwest Region is crumbling :(