Back-to-school shopping can add up quickly, but your UFCW 227 union membership can help stretch your budget. Whether you're shopping for school supplies, a new laptop, clothes, or even glasses, your union benefits offer exclusive discounts to help you save.
Read MoreWhen a Kroger pharmacy couldn’t open, a worker lost a full day’s pay. The union stepped in and won 8 hours of pay, showing why workers shouldn’t lose income due to staffing issues.
Read MoreUFCW 227 members who work at Kroger can enroll in elective coverage through Lincoln Financial and make changes during open enrollment. Open enrollment for 2026 is August 1st-30th and these policies will be effective October 1st.
Read MoreA worker was fired nearly two months after an incident, but the union fought back. Learn how a grievance led to reinstatement, back pay, and a win for fair process at SFG.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreUnion wellness benefit: Members with Lincoln Financial Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity coverage can earn up to $150/year.
Read MoreEven 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.
Read MoreKojaun 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.
Read MoreSituations 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.
Read MoreDid 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.
Read MoreLearn 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWomen 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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