Joyce Graham says, “I like to be where the action is.” If anything, that’s an understatement. But it goes a long way toward explaining why she has kept working as a nurse at Kaiser Permanente into her late 70s, and is only now retiring this May. “People have been...
Father’s Union Activism Inspires TSoul’s Music Journey Growing up in a union family in a small town in the Northern Neck of Virginia, Terry “TSoul” Pinkard learned early in life that through dedication and hard work, you can make a significant impact to those around...
For 18 years, Isolina (“Izzy”) Pistolessi has worked as a nurse at Kaiser’s Falls Church Care Center, but she has done so much more. On the job, she is a mentor to other nurses, conducts outreach to the community, promotes public health, educates and cares for...
It’s come to our attention that many Kroger managers are posting a “speed limit” sign in some stores that reads “minimum speed 55 cases per hour.” Under your union contract, you cannot be compelled to stock 55 cases per hour. This is only a recommended guideline. You...
Contract Negotiations Update #4 Hello all! We were back at bargaining this week. After three more days of negotiations, we are excited to say we are still making progress. We know it seems like things have been slow-moving, but we want to make sure that we leave...
What do you want in your next union contract? In the coming weeks, a team of your coworkers at Shoppers and Local 400 staff will begin negotiating our next union contract with Shoppers Food & Pharmacy. But first we need to hear from you! Join us for an upcoming...
