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Fight for workers, not corporations: Reject Brett Kavanaugh!

September 5th, 2018

Senators in Washington D.C. have begun hearings to consider Judge Brett Kavanaugh — nominated by President Donald Trump — for a lifetime appointment on the United States Supreme Court. While […]...(Read More)

Make Your 4th of July Cookout Union-Made! July 1, 2024
This Fourth of July, by choosing union-made goods, you’re not only enjoying delicious, high-quality products prepared by UFCW members but also supporting fair wages and safe working conditions for all American workers. From union-made hot dogs and burgers to all the best fixings, we’ve got your table covered! Buns Bunny bread 151 Foods under Amoroso […]
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UFCW Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month May 2, 2024
In May, our nation celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The AANHPI community has played an essential role in American culture, diversity, and the economy. At UFCW, we recognize the critical role members of the AANHPI community have played as active leaders in labor movements, calling for improvements to labor […]
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From Albertsons & Smiths to Allegiant Stadium February 16, 2024
Interview with Tom Strysniewicz, Super Bowl LVIII Ticket Raffle Winner Every year, the NFL Players Association gives UFCW two Super Bowl tickets that we raffle off to our members as a token of our appreciation. In early February, Thomas (Tom) Strysniewicz, UFCW Local 711 worker, was informed that he was the winner. So this past […]
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Arizona Cannabis Workers Make History by Joining Local 99 February 8, 2024
On Jan. 25, workers at the Trulieve cannabis dispensary on East Magnolia Street in Phoenix made history by becoming the first group of cannabis agriculture workers in Arizona to unionize by joining UFCW Local 99 and the second group of agriculture workers to form a union in state history. This organizing win marks the second […]
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Restaurant Workers in Kentucky Join Local 227 February 8, 2024
Workers at two restaurants in Louisville, Ky., recently joined UFCW Local 227 for a better life. Over 20 workers at Feast BBQ and over 15 workers at Royals Hot Chicken voted to join UFCW Local 227 on Dec. 21 and Jan. 11. The workers, who are employed as front and back of house service crew, […]
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