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May 22, 2025 in Grocery Workers Rising, Negotiations, News, Retail Food (Southern California)

UFCW Members at Stater Bros. are United with Their Sisters and Brothers at Albertsons, Vons and Ralphs – May 22, 2025

Yesterday marked our seventh bargaining session with Stater Bros., where much of the discussion centered on subcontracting—an issue which strikes at the heart of members’ job security. The company is…
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May 15, 2025 in Negotiations, News, Retail Food (Northern California )

Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill Foods Negotiations Update – May 15

UFCW 8-Golden State and UFCW Local 5 continued to bargain in unity as negotiations with Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill Foods move forward this week. During our latest sessions,…
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May 15, 2025 in Grocery Workers Rising, Negotiations, News, Retail Food (Southern California)

Southern California Albertsons / Vons Negotiation Update – May 15

Bargaining with Albertsons and Kroger and all UFCW Locals in Southern California resumed this week, and once again, the companies failed to make meaningful progress toward a fair contract. In…
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May 12, 2025 in Negotiations, News, Retail Food (Northern California )

Safeway/Vons Northern California Negotiations Update – May 12 2025

UFCW 8-Golden State, along with Local 5 and 648, met last week with representatives from Safeway/Vons as part of our ongoing joint bargaining efforts in Northern California. During the meetings,…
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UFCW 8 Staff and Office Locations

As a member, you have the highly experienced professionals of UFCW 8-Golden State who are trained to help all members, wherever you work.

Your District Union Representatives are there to keep members informed of developments, including contract negotiations, changes in laws and regulations affecting the workplace, and events of interest to the Union family.

UFCW 8’s dedicated and well-trained office staff is available to help you by providing general membership info, explaining benefits, assisting with filing grievances, acting as a liaison for medical and pension issues and so much more!

UFCW 8 Office Locations

What is the UFCW?

The UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) is a group of people just like you who stand together to protect their rights at work and improve their lives.

As a member of UFCW 8-Golden State, you are a vital part of a great organization whose only purpose is to look out for the best interests of you and your family.

Your Union makes sure you are treated fairly, makes sure your health care is there when you need it, and helps during personal or family crises. You’re part of a family that looks out for you and yours every day.

About UFCW 8

Weingarten Rights

The Supreme Court ruled that Union-represented workers have the right to Union representation during all meetings or discussions with supervisors or managers that the member reasonably believes might lead to discipline.

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To the customers … The members of UFCW 8 are your friends and neighbors in the community, and we want you to know how much we appreciate your support!

The choices you make when considering where to shop say a lot about the standards you want for your family and your community.

When you shop at a Union store, you uphold the highest standards for quality, value, safety, and service in the retail food and drug industry.

We are grateful for the customers who support our members, helping make it possible for our members to raise their families, pay their taxes, and participate in building better communities.  Our members are proud professionals who are committed to customer support with the best shopping experience.

Together we prove …

Solidarity Works!