Staff of Democratic Party of Virginia Ratify First Union Contract

Staff of Democratic Party of Virginia Ratify First Union Contract

New contract mirrors the Party’s platform, with paid family leave, $15 minimum wage, and unlimited sick leave RICHMOND, VA (December 21, 2020) – The office staff of the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) voted unanimously to ratify their first union contract on...
Kroger Workers Demonstrating All Week to Save Health Care

Kroger Workers Demonstrating All Week to Save Health Care

Company offer puts health care benefits at risk for thousands of store associates CHARLESTON, WV (October 27, 2020) – Union workers at Kroger stores are continuing demonstrations throughout the week to protest cuts to their health care benefits proposed by the company...
Workers at First Solely Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary in DC Unionize

Workers at First Solely Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary in DC Unionize

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 16, 2020) – Workers at DC Holistic Wellness, the first 100% solely Black-owned cannabis dispensary in the District, have become the first dispensary to unionize. The workers unionized with UFCW Local 400 and voted unanimously to ratify their...
Kroger Workers Staging Weekly Protests Over Proposed Healthcare Cuts

Kroger Workers Staging Weekly Protests Over Proposed Healthcare Cuts

With “hero pay” already gone, store workers are outraged after Kroger proposes cuts to health care amid pandemic CHARLESTON, WV (October 7, 2020) – Despite record sales growth amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and with confirmed cases among store associates...
West Virginia Kroger Workers Staging Protests Over Union Contract

West Virginia Kroger Workers Staging Protests Over Union Contract

With pandemic still endangering lives, Kroger workers are outraged over the company’s refusal to agree to a fair contract CHARLESTON, WV (October 1, 2020) – On Thursday, October 1 at 4:00 p.m., Kroger workers in West Virginia are staging car caravan protests in...