Kenny Pinkard: Historic Union Man

Kenny Pinkard: Historic Union Man

Our very own Kenny Pinkard, longtime union member and UFCW Local 400 Executive Board Vice President, was recently featured in Chesapeakeville, a journal of Virginia Seafood, Waterman, and Maritime Culture written and published by Timothy Thompson. The article...

Youngkin Puts Safeway Workers’ Health At Risk, UFCW Local 400 Charges

Maskless Appearance Called Reckless, Disrespectful; Apology Demanded Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s decision to not wear a mask at a press event he held at an Alexandria, Virginia, Safeway was reckless and disrespectful, putting workers’ and customers’ health at...
Feb 7 & 8: Kroger Roanoke Contract Proposal Meetings

Feb 7 & 8: Kroger Roanoke Contract Proposal Meetings

In the coming weeks, we will begin negotiating our next union contract with Kroger for the Roanoke region. But first we need to hear from you! Join us at one of our upcoming virtual contract meetings to help us to shape our strategy and prioritize our goals for...
Safeway Takes Over Shoppers Store Slated for Closing

Safeway Takes Over Shoppers Store Slated for Closing

Union Ensures Members Keep Their Jobs, Pay, Benefits, Seniority Local 400 members who were working at the Shoppers at Fair City Mall in Fairfax, VA, are now Safeway employees with same pay and benefits working at the same location. That’s because when Shoppers’ parent...