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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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