UFCW International Union News

John Whitecavage is the Chief Shop Steward at his plant and has worked as a Sanitation Operator at the Hershey plant in Hazleton, PA for over 30 years.  As Chief Shop Steward, he oversees five to six stewards while working on grievances and other issues in the plant. In his role as Sanitation Operator, John […]

In May, our nation celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The AANHPI community has played an essential role in American culture, diversity, and the economy. At UFCW, we recognize the critical role members of the AANHPI community have played as active leaders in labor movements, calling for improvements to labor […]

Interview with Tom Strysniewicz, Super Bowl LVIII Ticket Raffle Winner Every year, the NFL Players Association gives UFCW two Super Bowl tickets that we raffle off to our members as a token of our appreciation. In early February, Thomas (Tom) Strysniewicz, UFCW Local 711 worker, was informed that he was the winner. So this past […]

February is Black History Month and this year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts”, highlights the artistic influence woven through the field of written, visual and performing arts, from both a historic and modern perspective. In the labor movement, picket signs play a crucial role in messaging and mobilization – the creation of these signs […]

Help us draw attention to pay disparities on Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, which will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30. This is the day when Native American women’s pay finally catches up to what white men were paid last year. Native American women working full-time, year-round are paid 59 cents and all earners (including […]

The month of June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals in our union family. Pride Month is also an opportunity to reach out to LGBTQ+ workers seeking union representation, and commit to the ongoing pursuit of equal justice and true equity for the LGBTQ+ community. UFCW OUTreach has many resources available free […]

This Black History Month, the UFCW celebrates the achievements of Black leaders in the civil rights and labor movements that have benefitted working Americans to this day. The two movements have historically been closely linked as they fought together for racial and economic justice. This year’s theme, “Black Resistance,” spotlights the perseverance of Black people […]

Last week’s midterm elections saw many workers’ rights supporters win their races in federal and state elections across the country.  “UFCW’s members helped deliver a powerful message by casting their votes for the candidates that best represent the needs of our nation’s hard-working essential workers,” said UFCW International President Marc Perrone in a statement. “Across the […]

UFCW OUTreach is offering five full-paid scholarships for rank and file UFCW members to attend next year’s Creating Change Conference in San Francisco. The conference, which will take place on Feb. 17 to 21, 2023, is organized by the national LGBTQ Task Force. This is the sixth year that UFCW OUTreach has provided scholarships to the […]

Thursday, Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month—a time for the UFCW to pay tribute to Hispanic Americans and their positive contributions to our union, communities and country. This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The origins of this celebration date back to President Lyndon Johnson, […]