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Know Your Rights Resources
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. “Know Your Rights” Cards can help people assert their rights and defend themselves. Visit the Immigration Legal Resource Center to print and/or order cards. UFCW has translated and designed their own “Know Your Rights” cards that […]
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Spotlight on: Hershey Chief Shop Steward
John Whitecavage is the Chief Shop Steward at his plant and has worked as a Sanitation Operator at the Hershey plant in Hazleton, PA for over 30 years. As Chief Shop Steward, he oversees five to six stewards while working on grievances and other issues in the plant. In his role as Sanitation Operator, John […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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