WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024) — On behalf of 35,000 members working in food, health care, retail, food processing, and other industries, UFCW Local 400 endorses Janeese Lewis George for reelection as Ward 4 Councilmember in Washington, DC.

“We have been honored to work in partnership with Councilmember Lewis George on a number of important priorities for our members, including fighting for a just contract, securing vaccine access for essential grocery store workers during the pandemic, and expanding access to food assistance and affordable housing,” said UFCW Local 400 Vice President and Political Director Kayla Mock. “Working people in DC and across our region need a champion like Councilmember Lewis George on our side on the Council. UFCW Local 400 looks forward to supporting her to victory in June’s primary and for reelection in November.”

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United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 is led by President Mark Federici and represents 35,000 members working in the grocery, retail, health care, food processing, service and other industries in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. www.ufcw400.org