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Help Support Equal Pay Day on Nov. 30

Help us draw attention to pay disparities on Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, which will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30. This is the day when Native American women’s pay finally catches up to what white men were paid last year. Native American women working full-time, year-round are paid 59 cents and all earners (including […] The post Help Support Equal Pay Day on Nov. 30 appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

Have a Happy UFCW-Made Thanksgiving!

It’s time to celebrate the ultimate American holiday with food, side dishes, desserts and beverages produced by the hard-working members of our union family. Here’s a list of UFCW-made products to enjoy this holiday season: Turkey Boar’s Head Butterball 2 Foster Farms Thumann’s Hoffman’s Honest John Empire Kosher Rogers Poultry Palisades Ranch (meat & poultry […] The post Have a Happy UFCW-Made Thanksgiving! appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

Restaurant Workers in Kentucky Join Local 227

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, […] The post Restaurant Workers in Kentucky Join Local 227 appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

Protecting Our Workers From Cold Weather Hazards

The UFCW’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Office has guidelines to help locals protect our workers from the risk of cold weather hazards this winter. Cold stress begins to occur when our superficial body temperature begins to drop, eventually followed by our core temperature. As our body struggles to maintain its natural temperatures, various cold-related […] The post Protecting Our Workers From Cold Weather Hazards appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Union-Made Products

Show some love this Valentine’s Day by buying products made by the hard-working members of the UFCW and our brothers and sisters at BCTGM. Here’s a list of union-made products for Valentine’s Day: Chocolate See’s Candies Russell Stover Ghirardelli Chocolates Hershey Kisses and Hugs Necco Sweethearts Tootsie Rolls Sparkling Wine Andre Cook’s J. Roget JFJ […] The post Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Union-Made Products appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

Black History Month 2024: The Art of The Strike

February is Black History Month and this year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts”, highlights the artistic influence woven through the field of written, visual and performing arts, from both a historic and modern perspective. In the labor movement, picket signs play a crucial role in messaging and mobilization – the creation of these signs […] The post Black History Month 2024: The Art of The Strike appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

UFCW Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month

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 […] The post UFCW Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

From Albertsons & Smiths to Allegiant Stadium

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 […] The post From Albertsons & Smiths to Allegiant Stadium appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

Arizona Cannabis Workers Make History by Joining Local 99

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 […] The post Arizona Cannabis Workers Make History by Joining Local 99 appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

Make Your 4th of July Cookout Union-Made!

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 […] The post Make Your 4th of July Cookout Union-Made! appeared first on The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union.Continue reading→

APWU Leadership Institute FAQs

The Leadership Institute is an intensive three-week educational program, held one week at a time over a three-month period. The program will focus on topics ranging from organizing, bargaining, and representation, to legislation, community alliances, and building the APWU and union movements. Learn more here: APWU ProgramsAPWU History What is the APWU Leadership Institute? The Leadership Institute is an intensive three-week educational program, held one week at a time over a three-month period. The program will focus on topics ranging from organizing, bargaining, and representation, to legislation, community alliances, and building the APWU and union movements. It will help strengthen and enhance the leadership skills of local and state leaders, and union activists across the country. The Institute will be organized and overseen by the national president’s office, and will include the participation of many national officers. The national APWU will cover all the costs, including lost compensation, of the participants. What Will the Institute’s Educational Program Include? ✱ Leadership skills, including: communication techniques, public speaking, negotiations, working with the media, team building, organizing public events, membership education, and holding effective union meetings. ✱ Boosting member participation at all levels of the union to build a culture of collective action. ✱ Empowering members to demand safety, dignity, and respect on the job. ✱ How to build the union’s committee structure, including: safety, education, and legislative committees. ✱ How to strengthen leaders’ relationships with our members and our communities. ✱ Organizing and mobilizing the public in support of postal worker issues, and issues of concern to all workers. ✱ Our union’s history and our successful campaigns, including: the 1970 Great Postal Strike, the Stop Staples! campaign, the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, as well as lessons from labor history. ✱ Various topics, such as: How to Build an Activist Union; Who Controls our Economy and Who Benefits; the Importance of Labor Solidarity; and What is Privatization, and How to Fight it and Win. ✱ And much more! Who is eligible to attend? The Institute is open to all full duespaying APWU members in good standing with demonstrated involvement in the union. Each three-week session will consist of a diverse group of approximately 30 APWU members from all five regions and all crafts. Participants will be chosen via an impartial selection process. Although the 2024 Institute is limited to 30 participants, there will be opportunities to participate in future Leadership Institutes. Our current plans are to hold Spring and Fall sessions. When will the 2025 Leadership Institute be held? Week One: January 6 - 10, 2025 Week Two: February 24 - 28, 2025 Week Three: May 13 – 17, 2025 Where will the 2025 APWU Leadership Institute be held? The Institute will be held at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum, MD, close to the BWI Airport. How Can One Apply to Attend? 1. Visit www.apwu.org/LeadershipInstitute to complete the application form. Submit the form online or mail it to the APWU headquarters address on the application. 2. All applications must include a recommendation from a local, state, or national officer. Recommendations from community leaders are also welcome. The Recommendation Form is available online. Key Application Dates: August 1, 2024: Application Process BeginsSeptember 13, 2024: Application DeadlineOctober 25, 2024: Notification to Accepted Applicants ■ APWU Leadership Institute FAQs0Continue reading→

UAW Solidarity Statement with Striking GM Workers in Brazil

The UAW stands in solidarity with striking auto workers at the General Motors assembly plant in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Workers at the facility are protesting the company’s recent unjust layoffs and retaliatory firings, decisions that were made in the name of corporate greed. Workers at the facility, who are represented by the Metalworkers […] The post UAW Solidarity Statement with Striking GM Workers in Brazil appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→