Coronavirus Testing Free Through Union Health & Welfare Funds

Coronavirus Testing Free Through Union Health & Welfare Funds

Our union has negotiated changes to our Health & Welfare plans at several employers to ensure all testing and diagnostic services related to COVID-19 are free at no cost to you (including deductibles, co-payments and co-premiums). If you work at one of the...
CVS Offering Bonuses & Enhanced Sick Leave During Crisis

CVS Offering Bonuses & Enhanced Sick Leave During Crisis

CVS has agreed to provide enhanced pay and sick leave policies for our members working during this crisis: UPDATE 4/7/2020: Effective immediately, CVS will now require all employees to wear a mask while on duty. Masks will be provided by the employer or employees may...
Additional Pay & Sick Leave at Boar’s Head & Keurig Dr Pepper

Additional Pay & Sick Leave at Boar’s Head & Keurig Dr Pepper

We are working with every employer we represent to provide enhanced policies for our members working during this crisis, including sick leave, hazard pay, protective equipment, and more. If you are a member with a COVID-19 concern in your workplace, please report it...
Live Updates: New Policies in Effect at Giant, Kroger, Safeway & Shoppers

As Other Businesses Close, Union Grocery Stores are Hiring

The Coronavirus pandemic is not only an unprecedented public health threat — it is having a devastating impact on many people’s jobs, especially in the retail, travel and restaurant industries. Meanwhile, grocery stores are all staying open even as so many other...
Safeway Workers Approve Strong New Contract, Avoid Strike

Safeway Workers Approve Strong New Contract, Avoid Strike

Hours Before Planned Strike Vote, Safeway Workers and Company Reach Deal to Strengthen Pay, Protect Healthcare and Pension OXON HILL, Md., March 5, 2020 — With just hours to go before a strike vote, at 2:00 a.m. March 5th, members of United Food & Commercial...