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UFCW Gold Internship

The UFCW GOLD Internship Program provides growth opportunities for learning and development – to raise up future union leaders and activists. The deadline to apply to the 2015 session is April 1st, 2015.

New UFCW International President Marc Perrone

"I am so incredibly honored to be your new International President. But this election is not about me, it is about the future we must and can build together."

Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month–a time to remember & celebrate the rich history of women in the labor movement, as well as other activists who have enriched the lives of women.

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The UFCW’s 1.3 million members work in a variety of different workplaces, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that each of our members know their rights to a safe and healthy workplace.

Who We Are

Our union is founded on workers empowering workers to unite and find their voice. Get to know our leaders, how our democratic structure works, and what values we stand for.

UFCW Deferred Action Guide

On November 20, President Obama took executive action to provide work authorization to millions of immigrant families. If you are applying, the UFCW is your resource.

UFCW Action

UFCW President Perrone Statement on Adoption of Right to Work in Wisconsin

“By standing against hard-working families, Governor Walker should be ashamed, but we know he is not.” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Marc Perrone, International President of the 1.3 million member United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), today released the following statement in response to the adoption of right to work in Wisconsin. “Every elected leader has a […] Read More

Making Change at Walmart

Walmart Workers Pave the Way for Real Change in Retail

American retailers are finally starting to get the message: it’s time to raise the wage! This month, Walmart announced that the company will be hiking wages for 500,000 of its employees nationwide, raising pay to $9 an hour in April and $10 an hour by February of 2016. This decision came after years of pressure […] Read More

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UFCW Members Rally Against Right to Work in Wisconsin

With protesters both inside and outside the Capitol, the Wisconsin State Senate rammed through “right to work” legislation last week under special rules that limited debate and public input. UFCW members were among the thousands in Madison who rallied, met with state senators, and gave testimony to the committee considering the bill. Miguel Perez, a […] Read More

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UFCW Members Fight Right to Work in West Virginia

Last Wednesday, more than 100 members from UFCW Locals 23 and 400 met with state senators and delegates from both parties to explain how devastating a right to work law would be to West Virginia’s working families. Like too many other states, West Virginia is considering unfair right to work legislation. “We are lobbying today to […] Read More

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UFCW President Perrone Statement on Adoption of Right to Work in Wisconsin

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UFCW Members Rally Against Right to Work in Wisconsin

UFCW Members Fight Right to Work in West Virginia

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