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Your Paid Sick Days Under the Law in Maryland & DC
Under current law, you can take paid time off if you or a loved one get sick if you work in Maryland or Washington, D.C.
Union Operating at 100% Capacity During Coronavirus Emergency
We are continuing to operate at 100% capacity while our physical offices are closed for safety. Our phone lines are open and staff are available during normal business hours.
UFCW Local 400 Calls for Enhanced Sick Leave Policy to Address COVID-19 Outbreak
UFCW Local 400 is calling on every employer represented by the union to provide enhanced sick leave policies amid the COVID-19 state of emergency.
2020 Membership Meeting Schedule (UPDATED)
All union membership meetings through April have been postponed until further notice due to the COVID19 crisis.
Local 400 Members Lead Efforts to Raise Virginia Minimum Wage
Three Local 400 members spent weeks lobbying Virginia legislators to increase the minimum wage – and it paid off.
Safeway Workers Approve Strong New Contract, Avoid Strike
Hours before a planned strike vote, Safeway workers and company reach deal to strengthen pay, protect healthcare and pension
Giant Workers Ratify New Contract
Today, Giant workers represented by UFCW Local 400 voted to ratify a new union contract.
Tentative Agreement Reached with Safeway Early This Morning
After six months of negotiations, and more than two weeks after we reached a tentative deal with Giant, we are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Safeway at 2:00 a.m. this morning.
No Deal With Safeway – Strike Vote March 5th
After bargaining into the night, we still do not have a deal with Safeway. On March 5th, we will take a strike vote if we do not have a fair contract.
Safeway Refuses to Fund Pension, Strike Vote March 5th
A pension is a promise. We will not allow Safeway to break its promise and eliminate the pension benefits that we have worked hard to earn.
Safeway Continues to Refuse to Fund Pension
Ten days ahead of a strike vote, Safeway continues to refuse to fund our pension.
Safeway Workers Announce Strike Vote March 5
Hundreds of union grocery workers held a rally to announce a strike vote at Safeway on March 5. They also announced a tentative agreement with Giant.
March 5: Strike Vote at Safeway, Contract Vote on Giant Proposal
We will take a strike vote at Safeway on March 5th if we don’t have a fair contract, but we have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract at Giant.
Some Progress with Giant As Strike Preparations Continue
We need to keep the pressure on both companies until we get a fair deal.
2020 Scholarships Available from UFCW Charity Foundation
The UFCW Charity Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for 2020. Apply by May 10, 2020.
Feb 19: Rally to Announce Strike Vote at Giant & Safeway
Join us for a rally to announce our plan to take a strike vote at Giant & Safeway if we are unable to reach a fair contract.
Giant & Safeway Workers Holding Rally to Announce Date for Strike Vote
While contract negotiations continue, the union is preparing to hold a strike vote if a deal isn’t reached.
POSTPONED: Resource Fair for Shoppers Employees – Postponed Until Further Notice
The Shoppers Resource Fair scheduled for February 26th has been postponed indefinitely until further notice.
Maryland, Virginia Senators Call on Giant & Safeway to Negotiate Fair Contract with Union Workers
All four senators from Maryland & Virginia wrote letters to Giant & Safeway in support of union workers.
Giant & Safeway Refuse to Negotiate A Fair Deal: Strike Preparations Begin
The union advisory committee has unanimously recommended that we begin organizing for a strike. It’s time to get ready.
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