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Workers at DC’s first solely Black-owned marijuana dispensary unionize Cannabis

Workers at DC’s first solely Black-owned marijuana dispensary unionize

Workers at DC Holistic Wellness in Ward 7 unionized with UFCW Local 400 Author: Matt…
UFCW 8October 22, 2020
Adventist Negotiation Update, Northern California – Oct 20, 2020 Medical & Dental WorkersNegotiations

Adventist Negotiation Update, Northern California – Oct 20, 2020

Bargaining remains ongoing as we continue to work through the final language issues. In our…
UFCW 8October 20, 2020
Rite Aid Negotiations Update – September 30, 2020 NegotiationsRetail Drug

Rite Aid Negotiations Update – September 30, 2020

UFCW 8-Golden State’s leaders continue to challenge the company’s implementation of its inferior contract proposal.…
UFCW 8September 30, 2020
Adventist Negotiation Update, Northern California – Sept 4, 2020 Medical & Dental WorkersNegotiations

Adventist Negotiation Update, Northern California – Sept 4, 2020

Negotiations remain ongoing with Adventist Health. After several bargaining sessions, we continue to make progress…
UFCW 8September 4, 2020
Here’s Why I ALWAYS Wear a Mask Secretary-Treasurer's Report

Here’s Why I ALWAYS Wear a Mask

I always wear a mask when I leave my home. Always! I wear a mask…
UFCW 8August 16, 2020
Social Media Rumor Viruses Spread as Easily as COVID-19 President's Report

Social Media Rumor Viruses Spread as Easily as COVID-19

Many times we have thought reading minds would be an amazing super power and how…
UFCW 8August 16, 2020
UFCW 8 members working at Almaden Ratify New Agreement – August 7, 2020 NegotiationsNewsWinery & Distillery

UFCW 8 members working at Almaden Ratify New Agreement – August 7, 2020

We are pleased to report, members working at Almaden Vinyeards have overwhelmingly ratified a new…
UFCW 8August 7, 2020
Labor Unions Flex Their Muscle In Fight With California Cannabis Industry Cannabis

Labor Unions Flex Their Muscle In Fight With California Cannabis Industry

By Taryn Luna, Patrick McGreevy Sacramento —  California’s largest marijuana association is in a bind after…
UFCW 8July 2, 2020
California Cities Seeing Cannabis Industry Workers Unionizing Cannabis

California Cities Seeing Cannabis Industry Workers Unionizing

United Food and Commercial Workers are setting a precedent for the cannabis industry. By: Caitlin…
UFCW 8June 2, 2020
UFCW 8-Golden State Members Working at Foods Co. Locations in Northern California Extend Contract NegotiationsRetail Food (Northern California )

UFCW 8-Golden State Members Working at Foods Co. Locations in Northern California Extend Contract

After extensive negotiations during this challenging bargaining period, Northern California members of UFCW 8-Golden State…
UFCW 8May 28, 2020
Union Launches ‘Be a Good Citizen Shopper’ Secretary-Treasurer's Report

Union Launches ‘Be a Good Citizen Shopper’

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives and routines. A trip to the neighborhood grocery…
UFCW 8May 16, 2020
We’ve Got You Covered! President's Report

We’ve Got You Covered!

UFCW 8 works to ensure your efforts are appreciated and your job is as safe…
UFCW 8May 16, 2020
Look For The Union Label, When You Puff On That Legal Weed Cannabis

Look For The Union Label, When You Puff On That Legal Weed

By South Jersey Times Guest Columnist Hugh Giordano It’s no secret: Cannabis is the talk of…
UFCW 8May 2, 2020
UFCW: Trump Order to Keep Meatpacking Plants Open Must Include Immediate Action to Strengthen Coronavirus Testing and Safety Measures News

UFCW: Trump Order to Keep Meatpacking Plants Open Must Include Immediate Action to Strengthen Coronavirus Testing and Safety Measures

America’s Largest Meatpacking Union Calls on White House to Immediately Increase Worker Testing, Access to…
UFCW 8April 29, 2020
Two important days coming up this week, Workers Memorial Day and May Day News

Two important days coming up this week, Workers Memorial Day and May Day

We have two important days coming up this week. Both are worthy of our attention…
UFCW 8April 29, 2020
New coronavirus report reveals 72 deaths, 5,000 directly impacted among UFCW membership News

New coronavirus report reveals 72 deaths, 5,000 directly impacted among UFCW membership

April 28, 2020 -- Today, on Workers Memorial Day, the UFCW released a new update…
UFCW 8April 28, 2020
New coronavirus report reveals 72 deaths, 5,000 directly impacted among UFCW membership News

New coronavirus report reveals 72 deaths, 5,000 directly impacted among UFCW membership

April 28, 2020 -- Today, on Workers Memorial Day, the UFCW released a new update…
UFCW 8April 28, 2020
UFCW 8-Golden State Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Model Agreements with Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill NegotiationsRetail Food (Northern California )

UFCW 8-Golden State Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Model Agreements with Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill

Contracts feature significant wage increases, improved health care, protected pensions and COVID-19 safety protocols ROSEVILLE,…
UFCW 8April 27, 2020
UFCW 8-Golden State President Lauds Gov. Newsom for Classifying Food and Drug Workers as Essential on Frontlines Press Releases

UFCW 8-Golden State President Lauds Gov. Newsom for Classifying Food and Drug Workers as Essential on Frontlines

Workers will receive two weeks paid sick leave if sickened by or exposed to COVID-19…
UFCW 8April 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update – April 14, 2020 News

COVID-19 Update – April 14, 2020

We continue to have ongoing discussions with Union employers in the retail industry to address…
UFCW 8April 14, 2020
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