UFCW Local 400 members and shop stewards Jane St. Louis and Jason Credle were recently honored by Maryland Governor Wes Moore at a Labor Day celebration recognizing rank-and-file union members who have made notable contributions to the labor movement in Maryland.
“Jane St. Louis and Jason Credle represent the very best of Local 400 and the labor movement,” said UFCW Local 400 President Mike Wilson. “Jane and Jason are pillars of our great union — activists and leaders who stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers, and who fight for our members’ rights, bargain and enforce our contracts, and make our members’ voices heard in the workplace and in the corridors of power. Governor Moore’s decision to honor them is a source of great pride, not only for Jane and Jason, but for all Local 400 members.”
Jane St. Louis
Jane St. Louis, a UFCW Local 400 vice president, has been a dedicated Safeway employee for nearly 40 years, and for more than half of that time, she has proudly served on the front lines as a shop steward. Throughout her career, Jane has been a relentless and unwavering advocate for her fellow members, never hesitating to stand up, speak out, and fight for what is right.
Jane has walked the walk and held the line. She has worn many hats within the labor movement and has consistently answered the call whenever her brothers and sisters needed someone to step forward and fight for them. Her commitment is not simply something she talks about — it is demonstrated through decades of service, sacrifice, and action.
As a UFCW Local 400 Executive Board member, Jane has participated in numerous bargaining committees fighting to secure strong, fair, and meaningful contracts for her brothers and sisters. She understands that good contracts do not happen by accident — they are won because dedicated union members stand together, fight together, and refuse to back down.
Jane’s advocacy extends far beyond the workplace. She has been a strong and persistent voice for working people at the federal, state, and local levels, speaking up for members’ rights and fighting for policies that protect working families, including testifying about surveillance pricing and its negative impact on all grocery workers. She continues to push for fair legislation, good union jobs, and a better future for working people and the labor movement.
For nearly four decades, Jane has demonstrated what it truly means to be Union Strong. She has devoted her career to standing up for working people, defending the rights of her fellow members, and strengthening her union. She doesn’t simply support the labor movement — she is a part of its backbone.
Jason Credle
Jason Credle has been a dedicated Safeway employee since 2020, serving as a pharmacy technician licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. But Jason’s commitment to his coworkers goes far beyond his job description. He has also stepped up as a frontline union shop steward, standing shoulder to shoulder with his sisters and brothers, and making it clear that when workers need someone to stand up and fight, he will be there.
Jason doesn’t wait for community to happen — he builds it. On his own time, he has routinely brought his store together, connecting with coworkers, checking in on how things are going both at work and in their personal lives, and listening to their concerns. He understands that strong unions are built on relationships, solidarity, and showing up for one another.
Jason has never been afraid to use his voice. When he sees injustice, he speaks out. When his coworkers need an advocate, he steps forward. He is willing to challenge the status quo and fight for what is right, even when doing so is difficult. He does not shy away from new experiences or difficult challenges — instead, he approaches them with energy, determination, and enthusiasm.
Jason is actively engaged in political action and understands that the fight for working people does not end at the workplace. He recognizes that the decisions made at the local, state, and federal levels directly impact UFCW Local 400 members, their families, and the future of good jobs.
As a lifelong Prince George’s County resident, Jason is deeply connected to his community. He values time with his family, enjoys watching football, and plans to return to school in 2028 to study political science — further preparing himself to take on the challenges facing working people and the labor movement.
Jason epitomizes the next generation of labor leadership. He is willing to show up, speak up, learn, organize, and fight. He has already demonstrated the courage and commitment it takes to stand with working people, and his potential to lead is boundless.
Jason is not simply a part of the future of the labor movement — he is helping build it right now.