Keep the Pressure On for a Fair Contract at Shoppers

Keep the Pressure On for a Fair Contract at Shoppers

After more than two years of back-and-forth with UNFI corporate executives, we remain without a contract at Shoppers. It wasn’t until we announced our first protest on July 20th that UNFI started to respond. Enough is enough, we won’t let up until we get the fair...
Shoppers Food Grocery Workers Plan Protest to Save Benefits

Shoppers Food Grocery Workers Plan Protest to Save Benefits

With funding running out, health care and retirement benefits for 1,200 of essential workers are in jeopardy LANDOVER, Md. (July 13, 2022) – Union workers at Shoppers grocery stores are planning a rally to save their health care and retirement benefits. At least 1,200...
Shoppers Food Grocery Workers Plan Protest to Save Benefits

July 20: Rally to Save Our Benefits at Shoppers

It’s been more than two years since our Shoppers union contract expired. While we have been pushing UNFI to negotiate a new deal, the company has responded by dragging their feet and delaying us at every opportunity. As a result, many of us have gone without a raise...
Union Kitchen Workers Win Union Recognition

Union Kitchen Workers Win Union Recognition

Workers overcome many months of hurdles to unionize with UFCW Local 400 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 21, 2022) – Today, following a count of ballots conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, a majority of employees at five Union Kitchen locations voted to unionize...
UFCW Local 400 Statement on New Giant Food Opening in Ward 7

UFCW Local 400 Statement on New Giant Food Opening in Ward 7

Union of Giant Food store associates applauds agreement to open new location at Capitol Gateway Marketplace WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2022) – Today, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a deal with Giant Food to become the anchor grocery tenant at...
Kroger Members Ratify New Roanoke Contract

Kroger Members Ratify New Roanoke Contract

Following votes taken in stores this week, UFCW Local 400 members working at Kroger under the Roanoke contract voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. Members voted 301-249 in favor of adopting the new contract. Ballots were tallied over Zoom...