PetSmart Union News
On this page, we’ll keep you updated on all the latest PetSmart Union news - from union election victories to store filings, company updates, and anything else that PetSmart workers have to share.
If you want to learn more about these stories, send us a message! A PetSmart union team member can reach out to chat about what’s happening with our movement and how you could get involved.
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January 3rd, 2024 - PetSmart Midland, TX Wins Union Election
Today, the vast majority of our PetSmart coworkers in Midland, Texas voted Union Yes and won their union election! Our coworkers in Texas now get to join our movement as the second unionized PetSmart store, and we couldn’t be more excited.
With our coworkers in Midland standing behind our cause, we’ll have even more power to make our voice heard and foster better stores for ourselves, our customers, and our pets alike. This is such an exciting way to ring in the new year, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for our coworkers in Midland.
November 26th, 2024 - Important PetSmart Union Update:
It’s not just our coworkers in Midland, Texas who are joining the PetSmart Union… We’re thrilled to announce that our fellow associates in Fairfield, California, also just filed for their union election!! After they vote Union Yes, they’ll join our movement as the THIRD unionized PetSmart store.
This is another milestone victory for our campaign, and we can’t wait to sit down with our coworkers in Fairfield to talk about our goals for a better company. Together, we’re showing PetSmart how committed we are to fostering progress and making the company a better place for workers and pets alike.
November 21st, 2024 - PetSmart Union News Update from Midland, Texas:
Yesterday, PetSmart workers in Midland, Texas officially filed for their union election! They’ll be voting Union Yes on January 3rd, 2025, and once they WIN their election, they’ll join our movement as the SECOND unionized PetSmart store.
With this store filing, we’re showing PetSmart how much power we can build at stores across the country. We know other PetSmart staff will see our progress and be inspired to take action this Holiday season - stay tuned to see what we’re up to next!
October 4th, 2024 -BREAKING NEWS UPDATE from PetSmart Workers in Mishawaka, Indiana:
Today at PetSmart Store 0507 in Mishawaka, Indiana, our group of associates, groomers, and trainers voted UNION YES with a resounding win of 21 to 2! We’ve been hard at work organizing across the country and this is our first union election victory in the United States - making it a milestone moment in PetSmart’s history.
With this victory, we’ve shown the company that we’re serious about coming together and unionizing for real change in our stores. Now, we’re focused on putting our collective voice into action and building strength throughout the country! We can’t wait to see which PetSmart store joins us next in our fight to make PetSmart the company we know it can be.