WELCOME TO UFCW 8-GOLDEN STATE
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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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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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!
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.
Join UFCW for a Better Life! Being a UFCW union member is about having a strong contract and knowing we’ll always stand together. Click the “Get Started” button above to begin your membership application.
As a member of our UFCW family, not only do you get a contract that provides important benefits, like job security and quality, affordable health care—you are also eligible for a number of exclusive discount programs. Visit www.myufcw.org for details.
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Whether it is for travel, work, or just for fun, the UFCW’s free foreign language program makes learning a new language easy. As a UFCW you can learn a new language for FREE, visit UFCW.ORG/language for more details.
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UFCW members can take General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes for free through Essential GED. This GED program offers a customized learning plan, so that you’ll be able to successfully prepare yourself to pass the GED test, regardless of when you last went to school. Visit UFCW.org/ged for more details.
With the Workforce Essential Programs offered through UFCW education benefits, you can sharpen your skills in areas like writing reports, performing in interviews, improving computer skills, and money management.
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Scholarships are available to active UFCW members from the UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship Program, the Southern California UFCW Scholarship Program and the Union Plus Scholarship. Visit each program for complete rules.
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!
