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Respect DC Supports Ballot Initiative Banning Corporate Campaign Contributions
From Union City–Despite the last-minute cancellation of the public hearing on a ballot initiative to ban direct corporate contributions to DC candidates, dozens of people showed up Feb. 13 at the planned hearing of the Board of Elections and Ethics … Continue reading
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Macy’s Members Show Their Love for Customers on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, Macy’s members across the country showed their love and appreciation for their customers, distributing handbills thanking them for shopping union. Local 400 members working at Macy’s joined with their sisters and brothers at Locals 1-S, 3, 5, … Continue reading
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Take Action: Tell Congress it’s Time to Pass Extension of Unemployment Aid Now!
From AFL-CIO Blog Tea Party Republicans are leading the charge to reduce coverage and throw up barriers to benefits like GED requirements. And they’re even threatening to force people who are jobless—through no fault of their own—to endure humiliating drug … Continue reading
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Job Growth Shows Obama’s Economic Policies Working
UFCW Local 400 President Tom McNutt today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Report that the economy gained 243,000 jobs and unemployment fell to 8.3 percent in January: “The latest report provides further … Continue reading
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Union Savings for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away. Save 20% on flowers for that special someone with your Union Plus discount! Click here to explore the bouquet options.
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Unnecessary Roughness on Workers
From the UFCW International Blog–Just days before billions of people will be tuning in to watch Indianapolis host the Superbowl, the Indiana GOP is putting the wrong kind of spotlight on the Hoosier state. Governor Mitch Daniels will sign “right-to-work” … Continue reading
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Increases in Management Lockouts
UFCW Local 400 President Tom McNutt today issued the following statement in response to a New York Times article documenting the increased use of lockouts by management as a tool to intimidate and get concessions from workers: “Lockouts are the … Continue reading
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Proudly Displaying the Union License
They’re known as “vanity plates.” But that’s not the right term to describe the license plate that adorns the Buick of Local 400 steward Gary Tafrawe, a 38-year member and Safeway worker. That’s because his personalized plate isn’t about him—it’s … Continue reading
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Local 400 Supports Life-Saving Maryland Cigar, Smokeless Tobacco Tax Bill
UFCW Local 400 President Tom McNutt today issued the following statement on legislation introduced in the 2012 session of the Maryland General Assembly and spearheaded by the Maryland Health Care For All! Coalition to raise state taxes on cigars and … Continue reading
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