Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke With outside temperatures starting to soar, now is the time to ensure employers and workers stay vigilant about preventing heat illness at work. Heat can cause more than just discomfort. Exposure to high heat and high...
The three local unions represent a combined 30,500 Maryland voters LANDOVER, Md. (June 13, 2024) – Today, three United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) local unions announced their endorsement of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for Senate. The...
Heads up UFCW Local 400 members working in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD – the minimum wage in both jurisdictions will increase on July 1, 2024. In the District of Columbia, the minimum wage for all employers will be $17.50/hour, a 50-cent increase from the...
Unions have played an important role in the lives of America’s workers since the early years of our country’s history. Even today, working Americans – both union and non-union– have a long list of reasons to thank the labor movement: 1. Weekends 2. All breaks at work,...
Federal labor law protects you from harassment, intimidation and bullying by your employer. Here are 35 things your boss CANNOT do: 1. Attend any union meeting, park across the street from the hall or engage in any undercover activity which would indicate that the...
