UFCW members throughout Northern and Central California, along with our sisters and brothers in the Bay Area, have made their voices heard—loudly and unequivocally. Thousands of members voted nearly unanimously…
We've reached a turning point in negotiations. You're being asked to take an important step to give your bargaining team the authority to call a strike if it becomes necessary.…
Roseville, CA — July 2, 2025 -- In a rare and powerful moment for labor solidarity, UFCW 8-Golden State announces simultaneous negotiations for retail food contracts across Northern, Central, and Southern…
UFCW 8-Golden State is the only UFCW Local Union in California with members covered by Northern, Central and Southern California retail food contracts. In the past, these contracts have expired…
July 1, 2025 TO ALL UFCW 8-GOLDEN STATE MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY NORTHERN CA SAFEWAY AND VONS Dear Sisters and Brothers: UFCW 8–Golden State will be conducting special-called, drop-in membership meetings…
After five months of bargaining, Safeway has yet to deliver a fair contract which meets the needs of workers who have powered the company’s success. While we’ve remained committed to…
Over the past several days, your Bargaining Committee has worked tirelessly to bring us closer to a contract which reflects the value and commitment our members bring to the job…
After an intense week of bargaining with Albertsons/Vons in Southern California and Safeway/Vons in Northern California, we wanted to share a quick update. We knew this latest round of negotiations…
UFCW 8-Golden State has concluded bargaining sessions with Mission Bell Winery this week and we are working to schedule additional dates to meet with the Company. We are pleased to…
This week, UFCW 8-Golden State, together with our sisters and brothers in Locals 5 and 648, returned to the bargaining table with Safeway/Vons. Unfortunately, the company once again refused to…
UFCW 8-Golden State, together with our sisters and brothers in Locals 5 and 648, continues to fight for a contract which truly respects the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices our…
Today marks the start of contract negotiations at Mission Bell Winery. Additional bargaining is scheduled over the next couple days, and we are fully committed to securing an agreement which…
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