Black History Month Profiles: Sheila Mott

For Black History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Sheila Mott of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).

UFCW Local 99 member Sheila Mott shows up for her co-workers at Safeway 1255 in Tucson, Arizona, every single day. Whether welcoming a new hire or standing beside a long-term employee, she goes out of her way to listen, support and promote fairness. Her commitment to solidarity, dignity and collective strength is a powerful example of union values in action.