How unions make work better
Issues UFCW fights for
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Fighting for Better Wages and Benefits
On average, a worker covered by a union contract earns 12.8 percent more in wages than a comparable nonunion worker with a similar background.
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Empowering Cannabis Workers
We've spent over a decade advocating for cannabis workers and fighting for labor protections that ensure that jobs are safe and equitable.
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Fair Scheduling and Leave
Time off for you, school, family or your community - fair scheduling makes it happen.
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Access to Affordable Healthcare
95 percent of private-industry union workers have access to medical care benefits, versus 70 percent of nonunion workers.
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Making Workplaces Safer
No one should be injured at work, that’s why the UFCW drafts contracts that include strong, enforceable safety language that goes beyond what's required by law.
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Protecting Good Jobs
Without a union contract, workers can be fired for almost any reason — or no reason at all. This is known as “at-will” employment, which is standard in the United States.
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Making Workplaces More Equitable
Unions are among the most powerful forces ensuring that everyone, no matter their race, gender, or sexuality, is treated fairly in the workplace.
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Keeping Jobs Safe from Automation and AI Technology
The face of work is changing - how do we respond and what can we do?
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The Right to Retire
The UFCW supports strong pensions, expanded Social Security benefits, and fair wages so working families can build retirement savings over the course of their careers.
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Championing Worker Rights
Our advocacy extends far beyond the bargaining table. We actively engage in shaping the broader policies that directly impact the lives of our members.
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What can a union do for you?
Union 101
Unionize Your Workplace
Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate for bigger raises, stronger benefits, and better lives? If so, the steps to start a union with UFCW are simple.