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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

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),

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

New York Takes Strong First Step but Falls Short of Protecting Consumers from Predatory Pricing in Grocery Stores

66 percent of New Yorkers support banning surveillance pricing and ESLs from grocery stores  Large corporations taking advantage of lack of restrictions by rushing to roll out ESLs ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, UFCW Local Unions across New York, and

Massachusetts UFCW Locals Endorse Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll for Reelection

Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 1445, 328, 1459, and 791, which represent 21,000 workers across Massachusetts, released a statement endorsing Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll in their reelection campaign.

UFCW Celebrates Senate Passage of New York Surveillance Pricing Legislation

“We look forward to the State Assembly passing this legislation and Governor Hochul signing it into law.” ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) released a statement in response to the New York State Senate passing Senate

Poll Finds Illinoisans Overwhelmingly Support Ban on Electronic Shelf Labels and Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

63 percent say electronic shelf labels will cause grocery prices to increase 62 percent in favor of banning this technology in grocery stores, with strong support across party lines  POLLING MEMO AVAILABLE SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)

UFCW Local 222IN Endorses Dan Osborn for Senate

OMAHA, NEB. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 222IN, which represents 6,000 workers in Nebraska, released a statement endorsing independent candidate Dan Osborn for the United States Senate. UFCW Local 222IN President Leo Kanne said:  “UFCW Local 222IN is excited to

Poll Finds New Jerseyans Overwhelmingly Support Ban on Electronic Shelf Labels and Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

61 percent of New Jerseyans are concerned that electronic shelf labels will cause grocery prices to increase 65 percent of New Jerseyans are in favor of banning this technology in grocery stores, with strong support across party lines POLLING MEMO

UFCW: Farm Bill Fails to Deliver Relief for Working Families and Lacks Protections for Food Workers

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 passage of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. UFCW International

UFCW Condemns SCOTUS Gutting of Voting Rights Act

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 Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the Voting Rights Act of

UFCW Statement on Signing of Maryland’s Protection From Predatory Pricing Act

ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents hundreds of thousands of grocery store workers across the country, including Maryland, released a statement in response to Governor Wes Moore signing the Protection From Predatory Pricing

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Endorses Dr. Amy Acton’s Campaign for Governor

COLUMBUS, OH – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union endorsed Amy Acton’s campaign for governor, citing her commitment to fight for working people and lower costs and her strong opposition to right-to-work laws. UFCW is the second-largest union in Ohio

Poll Finds New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Support Ban on Electronic Shelf Labels and Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

64 percent of New Yorkers worry electronic shelf labels will cause grocery prices to increase 66 percent of New Yorkers in favor of banning this technology in grocery stores, with strong support across party lines POLLING MEMO AVAILABLE ALBANY, N.Y.

UFCW Members and the Public Submit Over 42,000 Comments on USDA’s Line Speed Rules as 60-Day Period Ends

“Meatpacking workers know the potential impact of this proposed rule better than any elected official, bureaucrat, or industry talking head.” Republican Members of Congress Received Over 36,000 Letters Demanding Their Opposition to Proposed Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and