Apr 14, 2020
With more than a dozen cases in Virginia grocery stores and food processing facilities, union demands immediate action to provide free testing to every food worker on the frontlines RICHMOND, VA (April 14, 2020) – Following more than a dozen confirmed cases of...
Apr 9, 2020
Union praises move as a ‘first step’ but calls for more specific measures to be taken and for grocery workers to be designated ‘first responders’ to access free testing for COVID-19 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2020) – UFCW Local 400, the union representing thousands of...
Apr 6, 2020
Kroger and Giant Food have agreed to place limits on the number of customers permitted in stores at the same time, along with other enhanced safety measures. Giant will limit the number of customers in stores at a given time to 20% of the store’s capacity (as defined...
Mar 23, 2020
We are working with every employer we represent to provide enhanced policies for our members working during this crisis, including sick leave, hazard pay, protective equipment, and more. If you are a member with a COVID-19 concern in your workplace, please report it...
Mar 19, 2020
Let me begin by sincerely thanking you for everything you are doing to help your customers, our community, and your country through this unprecedented health crisis. You are on the frontlines of this crisis, and you are proving how invaluable your work is, and the...
