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April 25 & 26: Lipton Union Membership Meetings
This week, we’re holding union membership meetings for all Lipton employees. These meetings are an opportunity to ask questions about the contract negotiations, bring new issues to our attention, and learn more about the union. Join us for one of the meetings this...
Local 400 Nurse Retires After More Than 50 Years
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...
May 13: DanChem & Ennis Solidarity Picnic
UFCW Local 400 cordially invites you and your family to our DanChem & Ennis employee Solidarity Day Picnic on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Good Year Park in Danville! Solidarity Day Picnic Saturday, May 13, 2017 12:30pm Good Year Park 1901 Good Year Blvd, Danville,...
Local 400 Member Presented with National Nursing Award
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...
Work at Kroger? Ignore This Sign!
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...
Local 400 Members Speak Out on Capitol Hill
Local 400 Members Descend on Capitol to Urge Opposition to “Right to Work,” Immigration Raids, Trumpcare Sometimes it seems like members of congress don’t listen to us. They don’t seem to understand the needs of ordinary, hardworking men and women who just want a...
Member Spotlight: John Ruiz Is a Force for Solidarity
John Ruiz believes in solidarity with every fiber of his being. During our recent contract negotiations with Safeway and Giant, Safeway workers reached a tentative agreement, but Giant workers faced a looming strike vote. John took action immediately to show he and...
Union-Made Shopping Essentials For St. Patrick’s Day
What’s better than finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day? Having a full list of union-made brews right at your fingertips, of course! Americans will spend $250 million on beer alone on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you favor a night out...
Congratulations to ABC Drawing Winner, Tracey Anne Goroza
Local 400 member Tracey Anne Goroza from Safeway #1300 in McLean, Va. is the most recent winner of our Active Ballot Club drawing! Congratulations, Tracey! All across the country, corporations and the ultra-wealthy are funneling unprecedented amounts of money into our...
Member Spotlight: Taralyn Pike Brings Happiness to the Workplace
In her five years working at Giant, Taralyn Pike loved what her union did for her, but grew frustrated by what she saw as “a great deal of unhappiness at my store.” So she decided to do something about it. Approximately five months ago, she stepped up to become a shop...
Lipton Contract Negotiations Advancing Steadily
Contract Negotiations Update #5 Bargaining Sessions Scheduled Through June As this round of contract negotiations comes to a close, we continue to be proud of everything we have accomplished at the bargaining table. This process is long and tedious, and we appreciate...
Local 400 Member’s Son Hits the Big Time: Performs on “The Voice” April 17th!
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...
Exclusive Union Discount at Kings Dominion
The fun begins now! Whether you prefer hitching a ride on a roller coaster or floating down the lazy river, Kings Dominion and Soak City have something for the entire family. As a member of our Local 400 family, you can enjoy online savings available on single day...
Discounted Bowie Baysox Baseball Tickets All Season Long
As a member of our UFCW Local 400 family, you not only earn a union contract that protects your rights at work, you also receive remarkable benefits that can save you and your loved ones thousands of dollars each year. These benefits range from discounts on wireless...
Lipton Contract Negotiations Moving Forward Steadily
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...
May 11 & 16: Shoppers Contract Meetings
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...
Lipton Contract Negotiations Proceeding Well
Contract Negotiations Update #3 Mark Your Calendars: Lipton Union Membership Meetings April 25 & 26 After another two days of negotiations with Lipton this week, we are all in high spirits. We still have a few remaining issues to work out, but we have made...
Anita Anderson: Organizing for a Better Life
For Anita Anderson, working as an operator/trainer at the Lipton Tea factory in Suffolk, Va., could not have been more stressful. For two full years, she and her co-workers were forced to put in 12-hour shifts for 13 consecutive days before they could get a single day...
New Law Guarantees Eight Weeks of Paid Leave for New Parents in D.C.
Starting in 2020, D.C. workers can take up to two weeks of paid sick leave, six weeks paid time off to care for sick loved ones and eight weeks of paid time off for new parents In a landmark victory for workers in the nation’s capital, the District of Columbia has...
We Are Making Progress: Lipton Contract Negotiations Scheduled Through April
Lipton Contract Negotiations Update #2: March 3, 2017 We know that you are eager for an update on where we are with our contract negotiations, and we are pleased to report that real progress is being made. We heard your requests to share more information and that’s...
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