UFCW Lauds New Jersey Leaders as Governor Sherrill Signs Nation’s First Moratorium on Electronic Shelf Labels to Keep Groceries Affordable
New law protects consumers from predatory pricing by banning surveillance pricing in grocery stores and instituting a moratorium on electronic shelf labels NEWARK, N.J. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, UFCW Local Unions across New Jersey, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), and RWDSU Local 108 are applauding New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill for signing the Fair […]
UFCW Endorses the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Landmark legislation would protect cannabis workers and codify criminal justice reform WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents thousands of workers in the cannabis industry, released a statement in support of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, introduced by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Ron Wyden and Cory […]
UFCW Condemns House Republicans’ Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act
Legislation would decimate jobs across rural America WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), America’s largest private sector union representing 1.2 million workers in meatpacking, food processing, grocery, and other essential industries across North America, released a statement in response to House Republicans’ Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA). UFCW International President Milton […]
UFCW Celebrates New Jersey’s First in the Nation Ban on Surveillance Pricing and Moratorium on Electronic Shelf Labels in Grocery Stores
Legislation protects consumers from predatory pricing and heads to Governor Sherrill’s desk to become law TRENTON, N.J. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, UFCW Local Unions across New Jersey, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), and RWDSU Local 108 are celebrating the passage of the Fair Price Protection Act (A4085/S3612) through the New Jersey State Legislature, which would […]
UFCW Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Temporary Protected Status
“The effects of this ruling will be felt by more than just those directly impacted – every worker, every community, and the entire economy will feel it.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, released a statement in response to the Supreme […]
Governor Dan McKee Joins UFCW Local 328 to Sign Rhode Island’s Historic Self-Checkout Legislation
Governor signs bill mandating 1:3 staffing ratio for self-checkout stands at UFCW Local 328 offices in Providence PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 328 welcomed Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee to their office for the formal bill signing of S. 2342/H. 7290, a measure that mandates a staffing ratio of one grocery store […]
UFCW Decries Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill Proposal for Failure to Protect Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, released a statement in response to Senate Republicans’ proposed Farm Bill. UFCW International President Milton Jones said: “At a time when families are feeling the squeeze of rising food costs and market uncertainty, Congress has the […]
UFCW Celebrates Passage of First Statewide Self-Checkout Legislation in Rhode Island
Bill mandates 1:3 staffing ratio for self-checkout stands, heads to Governor McKee’s desk for signature PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and UFCW Local 328, which represents grocery workers across Rhode Island, released statements celebrating the Rhode Island legislature’s passage of S. 2342/H. 7290, which mandates a staffing ratio of one grocery worker […]
AFL-CIO Adopts Key UFCW Priorities at 30th Constitutional Convention
Delegates unanimously adopt UFCW resolutions on surveillance pricing and anticompetitive corporate practices UFCW leaders spoke up in support of resolutions on organizing, immigration, and worker safety MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – This week, delegates from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, attended the AFL-CIO’s 30th Constitutional Convention, supporting […]
UFCW Applauds Advancement of the Faster Labor Contracts Act
Bipartisan legislation would require employers to collectively bargain with newly organized workers within 10 days of voting to form their union WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, released a statement following the passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act in the U.S. House […]