‘One more act of union-busting’: Trader Joe’s sues union of its own workers over reusable tote bags

A Trader Joe’s store is shown. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Grocery store chain Trader Joe’s has filed a federal lawsuit against a union of its own employees, accusing the “Crew Members” of illegally using the store’s distinctive logo — and in particular its well-known reusable tote bags — to sell unauthorized merchandise.

Trader Joe’s United is an independent labor union that represents Trader Joe’s workers. The union explains on its website that all of its leadership roles are filled by Trader Joe’s crew members: “We are bagging groceries and stocking shelves while building a movement, writing contract proposals, and helping other stores organize.”

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