Shelf Life Books Becomes First Richmond Bookstore to Unionize

Shelf Life Books Becomes First Richmond Bookstore to Unionize

RICHMOND, Va. (March 19, 2024) – Today, the staff of Shelf Life Books announced they have officially unionized with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 Union, making them the first booksellers in Richmond to form a union. The workers organizing...
Local 400 Members Lobby Legislators in Richmond, Charleston

Local 400 Members Lobby Legislators in Richmond, Charleston

Make Our Voices Heard in the Corridors of Power Local 400 members from Virginia and West Virginia recently traveled to their state capitols to meet with their state legislators, give testimony, and urge action to improve our members’ lives. Shop stewards Janet...
Kroger Members Ratify New West Virginia Contract

Kroger Members Ratify New West Virginia Contract

Following votes taken in stores this week, UFCW Local 400 members working at Kroger under the West Virginia contract voted 596–265 (69%) to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. Kroger’s original offer was overwhelmingly rejected by members, and the new...
2024 Membership Meeting Schedule

2024 Membership Meeting Schedule

UFCW Local 400 membership meetings are held regularly throughout the year. These events are a great way to learn the latest news from your union and meet your fellow union members from other workplaces. Don’t miss it! Make a plan to join us at an upcoming membership...
Mar 14: EMD and E&R Contract Meeting and Vote

Mar 14: EMD and E&R Contract Meeting and Vote

E&R Sales and Marketing, Inc. and EMD Sales, Inc. have provided updated and revised final offers on our contracts that we are presenting to the members for a vote without recommendation. Join us on Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. for a Zoom video meeting to review...