36 Reasons to Thank Unions

36 Reasons to Thank Unions

Unions have played an important role in the lives of America’s workers since the early years of our country’s history. Even today, working Americans – both union and non-union– have a long list of reasons to thank the labor movement: 1. Weekends 2. All breaks at work,...
35 Things Your Boss CANNOT Do

35 Things Your Boss CANNOT Do

Federal labor law protects you from harassment, intimidation and bullying by your employer. Here are 35 things your boss CANNOT do: 1. Attend any union meeting, park across the street from the hall or engage in any undercover activity which would indicate that the...
Macy’s Members Ratify New Contract

Macy’s Members Ratify New Contract

On Sunday, UFCW Local 400 members working at Macy’s voted 29–11 in favor of ratifying a new union contract. The new three-year agreement runs from April 28, 2024 through April 24, 2027 and contains many changes over the previous contract, including: Wages will now be...
Good News on Stopping the Proposed Mega-Merger of Kroger & Albertsons

Good News on Stopping the Proposed Mega-Merger of Kroger & Albertsons

As you may have heard, on February 26, after a massive 16-month effort by our collective of UFCW Local unions and others, we accomplished an important goal of getting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to officially file a lawsuit to stop the proposed mega-merger of...
Local 400 Members Lobby Legislators in Richmond, Charleston

Local 400 Members Lobby Legislators in Richmond, Charleston

Make Our Voices Heard in the Corridors of Power Local 400 members from Virginia and West Virginia recently traveled to their state capitols to meet with their state legislators, give testimony, and urge action to improve our members’ lives. Shop stewards Janet...