This app is only available to ufcw local 99 members. It describes the many facets of local 99, from member services to contract negotiations, from onthejob protections to legislative action, from charitable projects to college scholarships, and from entertainment discounts to assistance in times of need. C o l l e c t i v e a g r e e m e n t ufcw local 401. Mayor muriel bowser, to designate our members as first responders, a move that would provide priority coronavirus testing and free child care. In addition to being union members, some of us choose to take a more active role, as stewards, in our workplaces. Wages were the dominant issue during negotiations with fred meyer, qfc, albertsons and safeway. We improve the living standards of our members and every person who earns a paycheck in our state. Ca grocery workers ratify contract with safeway, save mart. The ufcw free college benefit is open to retired ufcw members, ufcw members in good standing who are full dues paying members, and their families. We serve as a bridge between elected union leadership and workers on the job. Ufcw local 99 provides a powerful voice for working people in arizona. The younger mclaughlin joined the ufcw in 1985, working as. This is a process is to ensure all new changes are incorporated into the agreement.
The ufcw free college benefit ensures that ufcw members and their families do not have to pay out of pocket for any tuition, fees or e books at eastern gateway community collegeresulting in cost savings of thousands of dollars. In 2010, local 99 went to the edge of a strike against the major supermarket chains, forcing them to back down on their contract demands. Nov 28, 2009 the union will be mailing ballots on monday, november 30 to all frys, safeway, and smith members. Safeway workers cancel contract, may strike in northern. Safeway reaches tentative contract with union representing. Local 99 of the united food and commercial workers ufcw is the largest union in arizona. It is freezing pipes are literally bursting in the building. Ufcw 21 is the largest privatesector union in washington state, with over 45,000 members working in grocery store, retail, health care, meat processing and other industry jobs. May 07, 2020 the ufcw local 99 mobile app is designed to educate, engage and empower our members. Building a better life for hardworking men and women. This app is to be used as a tool to better understand the benefits available to our members working in the industry. Potential students membership will be verified by ufcw. Jacques loveall, president of ufcw 8golden state, recommended that union members vote yes on the tentative deal with safeway and vons.
Grocery store strike an option in fred meyer, safeway. Free college degree for ufcw members and their families my ufcw. Weve been keeping warm by working very very hard on trying to improve your safely contract, including staying up late and working long into the night. Ballots must be received at the post office in phoenix by 9. Safeway reaches tentative agreement with union, averting. Safeway workers approve strong new contract, avoid strike by admin march 6, 2020 no comments with just hours to go before a strike vote, at 2. Ufcw local 7 the official website for the united food. Northwest grocery workers union approves contract with. Who we are working people across the united states and canada are proud to call the united food and commercial workers union their union. A spokeswoman for albertsons, which owns safeway, said the company is satisfied with the agreement. Mission foods murrays cheese shop murrays retail safeway smith food warehouse. In october 2008, the ufcw and smithfield reached an agreement, under. That agreement was overwhelmingly ratified this afternoon. Ufcw local 464a member speaks about life as a packinghouse worker during covid19 on the daily podcast may 5, 2020.
Mar 05, 2020 the contract was ratified by a majority of the members in a vote thursday afternoon. The new 40 month contracts are some of the best in the country. Ufcw local 7 the official website for the united food and. Union ok ends dispute with frys, safeway news about tucson.
We listen to our coworkers and provide a confidential way for members to. A union collective bargaining agreement contract is a powerful document that provides and protects safe, decent working conditions, addresses fair and reasonable wages, and provides security to your family with pensions and affordable health insurance coverage. Contract archive search for your contract online ufcw local 7. For more information about ufcw local 99, weve produced and indepth know your union booklet. Watch united food and commercial workers international unions ufcw jon show you how to cut a breast, wing, and drumstick from a whole chicken great for making your money go a long way, or for the start of fried chicken night. On october 11, 2003, the ufcw declared a strike on vons owned by safeway inc. Nov 28, 2009 frys, safeway, and smith members to vote on new contract november 28, 2009 ufcw99friends leave a comment the union will be mailing ballots on monday, november 30 to all frys, safeway, and smith members. Kroger ufcw agreement available online posted on february 27, 2018 july 24, 2019 we always strive to communicate the value of your union contract to you, our members. The contracts we negotiate for our members deliver the highest wages, the best benefits and the most secure job protections in the many industries we serve. To build a powerful union that fights for economic, political and social justice in our workplaces and in our communities.
We are from all backgrounds and walks of life in big cities, small towns, and suburbs. Exclusive member only discounts through special arrangements with selected companies, including amusement parks, entertainment centers and professional sports teams, you and your family can enjoy many activities and sporting events at discount prices. Ufcw local 401 safeway bargaining update for january 17. We work relentlessly to improve the living standards of our members and every person who earns a paycheck in our state. Ufcw local 99 provides a strong voice for families in arizona. Our more than 23,000 members include grocery workers, legal aid workers.
Im a union staff rep and im part of your safeway bargaining committee. We reach out to new members and help educate them on their rights. Ufcw 21 is a chartered member of ufcw international with over 1. Thanks to an overwhelming strike mandate, the bargaining committee was able to protect the rights and benefits that safeway employees have fought for over the years and push back against major concessions.
As a member of our ufcw family, not only do you get a contract that provides important benefits, like job security and quality, affordable health careyou are also eligible for a number of exclusive discount programs. On sunday, march 25, 2018, ufcw local 832 members working at safeway voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new fouryear collective agreement with sobeys. Ufcw local 354 chemical workers respond to covid19 by making hand sanitizer, disinfectant for hospitals april 30, 2020. Feb, 2020 the union representing 14,000 safeway workers from eureka to monterey canceled its contract with the grocery chain and is pushing to strike, although the company hopes to avert that outcome. Jul 16, 2019 grocery union leader jacques loveall announced tuesday that ufcw 8golden state has negotiated an agreement with safeway and vons. We accompany other workers at disciplinary and represent union issues as equals with management.
The contract vote settles a labor dispute between the employers and united food and commercial workers local 99. A contract spells out all the agreements between you and your employer. Smiths food and drug centers inc salt lake city, ut. Good stewards are the backbone of an effective union. Mar 05, 2020 the new contract proposed by safeway was overwhelmingly voted through thursday, according to a statement from ufcw local 400, the union representing safeway employees. Safeway contract overwhelmingly approved by workers.
Safeway workers approve strong new contract, avoid strike. Aug 27, 2019 the united food and commercial workers local 555 announced sunday morning the results of the strike authorization vote sunday morning. Roughly 14,000 grocery workers in ufcw 8golden state voted to ratify a threeyear contract proposal with safeway, save mart, foodmaxx, maxx value and vons supermarkets in northern, central and. Make your dreams of going back to school a reality. A union contract specifies a members wages, health care, pension, vacations, overtime pay. Ufcw 555 is involved in a more than yearlong contract. Ufcw local 7 grocery workers overwhelmingly approve new contracts. Expert says deal will likely set pattern for raleys, others. Safeway kingsnohomish county grocery contract ufcw 21.
The united food and commercial workers international union ufcw is a labor union. Ufcw local 7s covid19 hardship english covid19 hardship notice spanish. There are two different discount programs, doubling the number of discounts you can receive. Ufcw 8 represents california workers from the oregon. Following three months of intense and challenging negotiations, members of ufcw local 7 who work at king soopers, safeway and albertsons stores in denver, colo. Northam to declare food workers first responders apr 14, 2020 with more than a dozen cases in virginia grocery stores and food processing facilities, union demands immediate action to provide free testing to every food worker on the frontlines richmond, va april 14, 2020 following more than a dozen. For weeks, local 400 has urged the governors of all states in our jurisdiction, as well as d. These changes included cuts in health care and pension benefits, and the creation of a twotier system in which new workers would be paid on a different schedule than existing. Union stewards step up, either by election or appointment, to enforce our contract and to make sure our coworkers know their rights.
Ufcw stewards handbook in spanish ufcw legal guide for stewards. Family is defined as spouses, children, stepchildren, childreninlaw, dependents and grandchildren. We are the united food and commercial workers international union a proud union family that feeds. Once again, welcome to ufcw local 4 and enjoy your visit.
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