Oct 1, 2020
With pandemic still endangering lives, Kroger workers are outraged over the company’s refusal to agree to a fair contract CHARLESTON, WV (October 1, 2020) – On Thursday, October 1 at 4:00 p.m., Kroger workers in West Virginia are staging car caravan protests in...
Sep 25, 2020
Earlier this week, Giant announced a one-time “appreciation” bonus in the amount of $300 for full-timers and $150 for part-timers. The bonuses will appear in the first November paychecks of all hourly associates hired by September 22, 2020 and actively employed...
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...
Mar 20, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic is not only an unprecedented public health threat — it is having a devastating impact on many people’s jobs, especially in the retail, travel and restaurant industries. Meanwhile, grocery stores are all staying open even as so many other...
Aug 16, 2019
Following on the heels of Local 400 becoming the first union in history to represent the staff of a presidential candidate (Bernie Sanders), members of Virginia Delegate Lee Carter’s campaign staff have organized with Local 400 and bargained their first contract. This...
