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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.
Local 400 Member Has Transformative Experience At National Creating Change Conference
“Life-changing.” That’s how one member described the impact of attending the Creating Change Conference, thanks to a scholarship from UFCW OUTreach.
Progress Remains Slow in Contract Negotiations with Giant & Safeway
Since the new year, we have had three weeks of negotiations with Giant & Safeway and we remain far apart on nearly every single issue.
UFCW Local 400 Secures Severance Package for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
Union now partnering with Maryland elected officials on legislative effort to address mass layoffs at companies LANDOVER, MD (January 23, 2020) – The union representing Shoppers grocery store employees announced today that it has a reached a deal with UNFI, the parent...
UPDATE: Severance Package for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
We are hosting a series of meetings to explain the severance package and transfer or bumping options being offered to employees. Make a plan to attend one of these important meetings.
Resource/Job Fair for Shoppers Employees – Saturday, January 11
If you have been laid off or displaced as a result of the Shoppers store closures, join us for a Resource Fair to get the help you need.
Negotiations Continue for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
While negotiations for severance packages continue, we’re hosting a Resource Fair to help Shoppers workers affected by store closures on January 11.
Union Statement on Closure of White Flint Plaza Shoppers
Union commits to hold UNFI accountable for store closures and host a Resource Fair for affected workers on January 11, 2020 LANDOVER, MD (December 19, 2019) – Today, Shoppers informed employees at the White Flint Plaza store that the store will close by January 16,...
Contentious Bargaining with Giant & Safeway Leads Mediator to Urge Cooling Off Period
After several more weeks of hard bargaining, a federal mediator urged both sides to take a cooling off period until the new year.
UFCW Local 400 Members, Community Allies Rally To Protest Shoppers Closures, Store Sales
“We’re here today because somebody in a far-off office in a far-off city made a choice. Somebody made a choice to turn their back on these families.”
Shoppers Rally & Press Conference December 17th
Elected officials and community supporters will be joining us to call on UNFI to do the right thing for its employees.
Apply Now for the 2020 Martin E. Gerel Memorial Union Scholarship – DEADLINE EXTENDED
As a member of Local 400, you have the chance to receive a $5,000 scholarship for you or an immediate family member. Apply by June 1, 2020!
Meetings with UNFI Scheduled to Address Shoppers Store Closings
Union officials are meeting with UNFI to negotiate the terms and conditions of layoffs at Shoppers stores being sold or closed.
Giant & Safeway Contract Negotiations to Continue
After 13 weeks of contract negotiations, we’re still far apart on many issues but negotiations with Giant & Safeway will continue.
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