UFCW Locals in Southern CA have met with Rite Aid throughout the week to work towards reaching an agreement which recognizes our members' commitment and dedication. Some progress has been…
UFCW 8-Golden State continues to fight the company’s implementation of its inferior contract proposal and benefit plan. The National Labor Relations Board has also taken up the case against Rite…
June 4, 2021 - We are pleased to report UFCW 8-Golden State members working at Pak 'N Save have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract. The bargaining environment for front-line workers…
Workers in America’s pork industry won a major victory on March 31 when a federal district court in Minneapolis ruled the U.S. Department of Agriculture acted unlawfully in raising limits…
UFCW 8-Golden State and Foods Co. have signed an agreement to extend the terms of the current labor agreement in Northern California. The contract extension will continue on a day-to-day…
Agreement addresses safety needs of Union members at Belgravia plant in Fresno; provides substantial pay increases, bonus and retirement plan Fresno, Calif. (Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020) — Members of UFCW…
We are pleased to report UFCW 8-Golden State has reached a tentative agreement with Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital. During these unprecedented times, the bargaining environment for front-line workers has…
Safeway has agreed to pay a new, one-time Hero Bonus to UFCW members working at Albertsons, Safeway and Vons during the pandemic. "The greatest priority throughout this pandemic has been…
Workers at DC Holistic Wellness in Ward 7 unionized with UFCW Local 400 Author: Matt Pusatory (WUSA9) WASHINGTON — Workers at DC Holistic Wellness, the first 100% solely Black-owned cannabis…
Bargaining remains ongoing as we continue to work through the final language issues. In our most recent meeting with Adventist, the company provided it’s opening economic offer. Progress is being…
UFCW 8-Golden State’s leaders continue to challenge the company’s implementation of its inferior contract proposal. The Federal government has taken up charges against Rite Aid for their unlawful actions during…
Negotiations remain ongoing with Adventist Health. After several bargaining sessions, we continue to make progress on several non-economic language issues. Discussions regarding wages and other benefits will continue in the…
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