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In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the UFCW is calling on Congress and state governors to designate our members in the grocery, retail and food processing sectors as first responders and mandate that these workers have at least two weeks of paid leave. In a letter to Local Presidents, UFCW International President Marc Perrone …
America’s grocery workers are on the front lines of this public health crisis, and it is critically important that you take smart steps to keep yourself safe. Please take precautions by knowing what symptoms to look out for. Take time to wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water. Avoid touching your face …
Today, we are launching an exciting new benefit for UFCW members to learn a foreign language for free. The program gives UFCW members access to online classes to learn Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, and over 70 other different languages, including 20 different ESL courses. Whether it is for travel, work, or just for fun, the …
America’s Largest Private Sector Union Calls on White House and Congress for Immediate Action to Protect Workers and Address Economic Impact of Coronavirus WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), is calling for immediate action by our nation’s elected leaders to develop and implement policies to ensure that workers – salaried …
One of the most important benefits of coming together with your colleagues to form a union is gaining the clarity and security of a union contract. Having one means knowing exactly what is expected of you at work, and what you can expect from your employer in return. A union contract is a written agreement …
The new 2020 application for the Union Plus Scholarship is now available to UFCW members and members of their families who are students. Now celebrating its 28th year, the Union Plus Scholarship Program awards scholarships based on outstanding academic achievement, personal character, financial need, and commitment to the values of organized labor. The program is …
You have a better job than you think. It’s better because you have the ability to make it better, regardless of your title or position. And just as important, you have other people around you who want to make jobs better, too. We all know the workplace in today’s world can be complicated and uncertain. …
What defines a “good job?” Ask 100 people and you’ll likely get 100 different answers. But one thing we can all agree on is that one good job should be enough to take care of ourselves and our families, to plan for the future, and be able to live a comfortable life. And having a …
