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October 9, 2013 Washington, DC—Four UFCW activists were among those arrested yesterday outside the U.S. Capitol while protesting the failure of House Republican leaders to pass comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship. The march, which included tens of thousands of people from across the country, followed over 180 similar actions in 40 states this weekend. “Today […] September 12, 2013 Washington, DC — Today, members of Respect DC, a coalition of grassroots-based organizations, pastors, workers, and community members concerned about the quality of life in the nation’s capital, released the following statement in response to Mayor Vincent Gray’s veto of the Large Retailer Accountability Act (LRAA). Gray’s veto comes just two days after the Fair […] September 6, 2013 Group Announces Massive 2013 Black Friday Strikes WASHINGTON – September 6 – One hundred Walmart workers and community members were arrested in 11 cities Thursday calling on the employer to reinstate illegally fired and disciplined workers, publicly commit to improve jobs and end the company’s aggressive violations of workers’ rights. Thousands of supporters, including the […] August 30, 2013 New Contract Raises Living Standards, Maintains Benefits For 4,800 Workers in Roanoke Area ROANOKE, Va. – Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 working at Kroger in the Roanoke area successfully ratified a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement that raises their living standards and maintains their health and retirement benefits. “This agreement is […] August 16, 2013 Washington, D.C. – The following is a statement issued by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union regarding the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington: “The UFCW is proud to stand with our brothers and sisters from across the country to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and […] August 12, 2013 Chicago, Il- Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union opened its 7th Regular Convention at the McCormick Place Convention Center in downtown Chicago. Delegates from across the U.S. and Canada representing local unions, inspired by the theme Blue. Gold. Bold. Powerful Together, are in the Windy City to chart a course for the next […] August 8, 2013 Chicago, Illinois – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) affiliated with the AFL-CIO in a bold move toward a stronger, more unified labor movement. UFCW President Joe Hansen, supported by a vote of the UFCW Executive Board, decided to add the 1.3 million private sector members to the AFL-CIO federation in order […] August 7, 2013 Washington, DC- Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it has reached a settlement with Walmart on a large number of repeated and serious worker safety violations including a lack of proper training on handling of hazardous chemicals and dangerous conditions related to poorly maintained equipment. In response, OUR Walmart members issued […] July 24, 2013 As warehouse workers strike, Walmart Board of Directors faces wave of protests online, at work, and at home in reaction to the increased suppression of workers In response to Walmart’s increased attempts to silence employees who spoke out at the company’s June shareholder meeting about retaliation against those who call for better jobs, this week […]UFCW Activists Arrested at Massive Immigration March
Statement from Respect DC on Mayor Vincent Gray’s Veto of Large Retailer Accountability Act
100 Arrested in Eleven Cities Protesting Walmart’s Illegal Retaliation, Low Wages
UFCW Local 400 Members Working at Kroger Successfully Ratify Three-Year Agreement
Statement by the UFCW Regarding the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
UFCW Opens 7th Regular Convention in Chicago
UFCW Joins AFL-CIO
OUR Walmart Statement on OSHA Settlement with Walmart
Walmart Workers And Community Supporters Increase Calls On Board Members to Create Better Jobs