Workers at First Solely Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary in DC Unionize

Workers at First Solely Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary in DC Unionize

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 16, 2020) – Workers at DC Holistic Wellness, the first 100% solely Black-owned cannabis dispensary in the District, have become the first dispensary to unionize. The workers unionized with UFCW Local 400 and voted unanimously to ratify their...
UFCW Local 400 DC Voter Guide

UFCW Local 400 DC Voter Guide

A special message from UFCW Local 400 President Mark Federici Your vote has never been more important. Elections have consequences — and the one taking place just days from now is the most consequential of our lifetimes. During this pandemic we have been on the...
Local 400 Member Selected as Electoral College Delegate

Local 400 Member Selected as Electoral College Delegate

Jacqueline Echavarria, a 22-year Local 400 member who works as a cashier at the Petworth Safeway, was selected as one of the three Biden-Harris campaign delegates to the Electoral College from the District of Columbia. With Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala...
What DC’s Curfew Means for Giant & Safeway Workers

What DC’s Curfew Means for Giant & Safeway Workers

Today, Mayor Bowser announced a citywide 7:00 p.m. curfew for Washington, DC tonight and tomorrow night. Safeway and Giant have announced changes to operating hours as a result. Here’s what you need to know: Safeway All Safeway stores in Washington, D.C. will close at...