Why Union

Why Union?
Without a union, employers have 100% control over its employees and complete authority to make all decisions. Unions give employees some of this control to make their workplace better.

Why Union

Why Union?
"If I have a problem, I can go to the union to work it out. And the benefits I get are worth the hard work." -Rosa Reede, Local 152, New Jersey

Why Union

Why Union?
"I like the feeling of security you have with a union. I know I can’t just be fired for any reason, and that makes me feel safe and protected." -Michelle DiBartolomeo, Local 1360, New Jersey

Why Union

Why Union?
"Having a union is like having an attorney working for your rights 24 hours a day. When you cast your vote for the UFCW, you cast a vote for your family’s future." -Maria Naba, Local 7R, Longmont, CO

Why Union

Why Union?
"When there was an ammonia leak…the supervisor got really mad and said that we had to get back to work. He didn’t want to listen to anyone. The union spoke with management and the situation was corrected." -Efrain Reyes Ruvalcaba, Texas

Why Union

Why Union?
“My American dream is to buy a home... raise my children, and show them you have to work hard to have something in life... my union helps me reach that and allows me fair treatment and representation in the workplace.” - Alma Estrada, UFCW Local 9

Why Union

Why Union?
“All retail workers should have a union...Nobody thinks about the people who work long hours to make shopping easier. But the union is always thinking about us, and making sure that we're treated right." -Margie McCabe, New York

Why Union

Why Union?
"It is important to get together. We have more strength at the bargaining table, we can get the company to treat us fair and give us more respect. The stronger we stick together, the louder our voice." - Jane Crawford, Local 271, Farmland Foods

Why Union

Why Union?
"We aren’t alone. We all have the same problems across all these meatpacking plants…We are in a very dangerous industry. We are feeding the world! We deserve the best medical care." -Susan Abdulla, Iowa

Why Union

Why Union?
"I think my union unites workers because it’s something that’s good for everybody. It’s not a Hispanic thing or a black thing or a white thing — it’s something that’s good for everyone." - Susan Packer, Texas Poultry Worker

Why Union

Why Union?
“I love my union because I have job protection. Without the union, the company could promote their favorites or fire people they just don’t like. My union keeps things fair for everybody.” - Dottie MacKenzie, Local 1360, Shoprite

Why Union

Why Union?
"Do not be afraid to be united. Do not be afraid to demand the wages and benefits, and safe working conditions you deserve." - Maria Naba, Local 7R, Longmont, CO

Why Union

Why Union?
"What we all have in common is we all just want a fair wage, health care, and to be treated right. That's why we need to communicate with each other and stand together." -Ryan Dodds, Iowa

Why Union

Why Union?
FACT: Union workers earn 30 percent more money than non-union workers, and 44 percent more when you include the total compensation of health and welfare benefits.

Our Working Nation: today's policies don't meet the needs of today's families

President Hansen Op-Ed on Industry Consolidation

March 10 - The Des Moines Register ran an op-ed today from President Hansen on industry consolidation. The Register ran it to coincide with the Justice/USDA hearings that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will be leading in Ankeny, Iowa, later this week. You can read the op-ed at: http://tiny.cc/GLXpf

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3.15.10: Obama Keeps Two Factory Farm Promises - Will Hold "National Rural Summit"

3.15.10: U.S. officials promote justice in agriculture

3.11.10: Shaw's Workers Need Your Support

3.11.10: Rapid Response Program for Morrell Employees

3.11.10: UFCW Members Celebrate New Contract with Stop & Shop

3.11.10: UFCW Statement on DoJ/USDA Inquiry into Agribusiness Consolidation

3.10.10: Spires Resigns as Acme President

3.10.10: Thousands rally to support health-care reform in downtown Washington

3.10.10: USDA Vet Blows Whistle on Food Safety Agency

3.9.10: Shaw's workers spread out protest

3.8.10: New York Times Editorial: If Reform Fails

3.8.10: Shaw's Warehouse Workers Forced to Strike for Affordable Health Care

3.8.10: Making Sense of the Health Care Debate: A Handy Road Map for the Final Weeks

3.5.10: Administrative Law Judge Finds Tesco's Fresh & Easy Violated Labor Relations Act in Ex-Store Employee, UFCW Union Complaint

3.4.10: Wal-Mart Exposed For "Outdated and Sexist" Hiring Practices

3.2.10: Acme workers to vote on contract

3.2.10: Consumer group sues California health insurer

3.1.10: Critics say Wal-Mart sick-pay policy puts public at risk

3.1.10: Millions Call On Congress to Act Now on Health Care Reform

3.1.10: Stop & Shop, Unions Continue Contract Talks On Tuesday

2.24.10: PROGRESSIVE GROUPS LAUNCH MASSIVE HEALTH CARE PUSH: CONGRESS TO RECEIVE A MILLION MESSAGES TODAY URGING ACTION ON HEALTH CARE

2.23.10: More Flexibility at Work Boosts Employee Health

2.22.10: Girl Scout Cookies Sale Welcomed by UFCW Local 400 and Its Members at Kroger

2.22.10: Stop & Shop union members stand strong for good contract in 3 states

2.22.10: 'Cadillac tax' on health plans would hit union and nonunion jobs equally

2.21.10: Health-care shocker: Policy-holder's premium goes up 69%

2.19.10: Remaining GJ Safeway workers approve contract

2.19.10: Obama to Offer Health Bill to Ease Impasse as Bipartisan Meeting Approaches

2.19.10: More and More Senators Urge Obama to Bring Back Public Option

2.18.10: Tyson’s program its Dakota City, Neb. plant raises the bar

2.16.10: Former Agriprocessors CFO sentenced to 41 months in prison

2.16.10: P&C workers ratify union contract with Tops

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