UFCW 227 Mourns the Passing of President Bob Blair

UFCW 227 is heartbroken to announce the passing of President Bob Blair on July 8, 2026. President Blair was a leader who was fully committed to the 20,000 UFCW 227 members and workers everywhere.

Bob first joined UFCW 227 in 1977 when he went to work for The Kroger Company. For twenty-six years, Bob served fellow union members as a Chief Steward. He joined the staff of UFCW 227 as a Union Representative in 2003 fighting for our members day to day. In 2013, he became Secretary Treasurer and in 2015 Bob became President of UFCW 227. Bob Blair spent his career improving the lives of fellow union members and their families.

Bob also devoted much time and effort to serving the community and the labor movement through his leadership of the UFCW 227 Foundation, service as a Trustee on Pension and Health & Welfare boards that protected access to good healthcare and retirement benefits for union workers, and through his work as an International Vice President of UFCW International Union, furthering the cause of working people everywhere.

Bob always led the UFCW 227 family with a zealous dedication to members, hard work, friendship, and an unparalleled sense of humor. The staff, members, and labor community mourn this tremendous loss.

Our hearts are with his wife Caitlin, daughter Rhiannon, son Rob, grandchildren and family.