U.F.C.W. News Releases

1. 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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2. 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 […]

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3. Arizona Cannabis Workers Make History by Joining Local 99

   On Jan. 25, workers at the Trulieve production facility 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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4. 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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5. 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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