Submit Comments to the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board

Submit Comments to the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board

The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board will be meeting on June 24, 2020 to discuss proposed regulations that, if enacted, could make workplaces much safer for grocery, food and meat processing, and health care workers in Virginia. The board has invited the public...
Pro-Worker Candidates Win Key Victories in West Virginia Primary

Pro-Worker Candidates Win Key Victories in West Virginia Primary

“Right to Work” Sponsor Mitch Carmichael Ousted by Union Teacher On June 9th, West Virginians went to the polls in the 2020 primary and nominated many strong worker allies to key offices. The most notable result was in the 4th state Senate district, where teachers’...
Kroger Workers Staging Car Caravan Protests to Demand “Hero Pay”

Kroger Workers Staging Car Caravan Protests to Demand “Hero Pay”

With pandemic still endangering lives, Kroger workers are outraged over the company’s decision to end hazard pay On Wednesday, June 10th at 4:00 p.m., Kroger workers in Virginia and West Virginia are staging car caravan protests in eight cities to demand the company...
Pro-Worker Candidates Win Key Victories in West Virginia Primary

June 9: West Virginia Primary Election

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 is Primary Eection Day in West Virginia! Together with the West Virginia AFL-CIO, UFCW Local 400 has endorsed the following candidates for office. Who you vote for is your individual choice, but we encourage you to consider voting for the...
Kroger Roanoke Contract Extended While Negotiations Continue

Kroger Roanoke Contract Extended While Negotiations Continue

We have held several teleconference sessions over Zoom to negotiate our next contract at Kroger. These talks are facilitated by a federal mediator with training and experience in holding talks over Zoom. Talks have proceeded smoothly so far, but we are just getting...