A UFCW Local 227 grievance forced Kroger to correct a worker’s pay after a promotion and provide full retroactive back pay. See how the union enforced the contract.
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A grievance at Kroger Store 903 stopped management from abusing overtime practices and threatening workers, reinforcing the right to respect and fair treatment on the job.
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A worker at Pilgrim’s Pride in Mayfield, KY won his promotion after filing a union grievance. Learn how union contracts ensure fair promotions and accountability.
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While many factors that affect our health are beyond our control, paying attention to the things we can influence can make a meaningful difference in our well-being. Whether it’s finding enjoyable ways to move your body, connecting with your community, or simply remembering to drink water, small wins matter.
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A grocery worker was underpaid for nearly two years due to job misclassification. See how our union investigated, challenged the company, and won $8,087.94 in back pay.
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Union wellness benefit: Members with Lincoln Financial Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity coverage can earn up to $150/year.
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Even good employees can face false accusations at work. See how the union uncovered the truth, removed a final warning, and restored lost hours in a recent case.
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Kojaun Kendricks was suspended over a false assault allegation. Thanks to Chief Steward April Glenn, the union investigated, proved his innocence, and secured $884.85 in back pay. Learn how the union defends workers.
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Situations like this don’t start as major incidents, they start as everyday moments that escalate quickly.
Stories like this matter because they show what the union actually does, not just in big moments, but in the everyday situations where fairness could easily be lost.
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Did you know? While most Kroger stores around the country are unionized with United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), some Kroger stores in Virginia are non-union. That’s because for the last 20 years Kroger has been running an aggressive anti-union campaign to keep the union out of new stores in the Richmond and Tidewater area.
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Learn how Addie Wyatt rose from a Chicago meatpacking worker to become the first Black woman International Vice President of the UFCW International Union and a civil rights leader. Her courage continues to inspire the work we do every day—to organize, to advocate, and to build a better future for working people.
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Many thanks to everyone who engaged in our recent election process. Whether you accepted a nomination, stepped up to serve, or took time to cast your ballot, your participation is what helps keep our union strong.
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This case is an important reminder of why unions exist. You don’t call your union representative only when you think you’ve done something wrong. Sometimes you need the union when you’ve done everything right—but management still gets it wrong.
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Women like Mendy, Ami, and April show what union leadership looks like on the ground — standing up for coworkers, solving problems, and making sure every member has someone in their corner.
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to recognize the women across our union who step forward to lead and help keep our union strong. ✊
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We know you work hard to get ahead and your union membership can help you. Your UFCW 227 union contract can help you have a full time job if you want one. It is one of the many ways our union makes work better.
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Across Kentucky, UFCW 227 members are proving that solidarity doesn’t stop at the workplace. Whether it’s fighting for fairness on the job or showing up for neighbors in need, our union is rooted in the belief that strong communities and strong unions go hand in hand.
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When becoming a steward at UFCW Local 227 you automatically take on the role of a leader. But what exactly define you as a good leader? With that question in mind we have pulled together some defining characteristics of what not only makes a leader but what makes a GOOD leader.
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After more than six years with his employer and a solid work record, Jeffrey Gambrel was suddenly suspended and then terminated. The decision came as a shock. Beyond the emotional toll, it created immediate fear and uncertainty — the kind that hits hard when you’re responsible for providing for your family.
Like many members would, Jeffrey reached out to his union. Read more to learn what happened.
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