Top 20 Reasons You'll Be Glad You Joined UFCW 227
Updated 2/6/26
The update to this page includes a description with the link for each of the 20 reasons you’ll be glad you joined UFCW 227.
Job Security- Your union contract provides you with security that non-union workers don’t have. Workers who don’t have a union contract are considered an At-Will Employee, but if management wants to discipline or terminate a union worker they will need to prove they have “just cause” for it to stand up to the grievance process.
A VOICE on the job- Members negotiate with their employers to come up with an agreement that has to be approved by members through a vote. Click the link to learn more about your voice on the job when you are part of a union.
Scheduling rights- All contracts are different, read yours to learn what type of scheduling rights you have.
Negotiated retirement benefits- Union contracts may cover what type and how much employers are required to contribute to your retirement account. Learn more so you aren’t leaving money on the table.
Protected time off- 1 in 4 American workers have no paid time off at all, securing the right to have and use paid time off is an essential part of why union contracts are so important.
An advocate at work- At the end of the day a company only has one goal- to make money, but when it comes to you and your job you deserve to have someone in your corner. Union Representatives and Stewards are there to have your back with the training to know how.
Negotiated health insurance- Securing health insurance is another important part of a union contract. Your contract can be detailed about coverage types and rates so it’s important to learn more about what is in your contract.
Better wages- Being able to negotiate pay rates and increases is just one part of why union members make an average of 20% more than their non-union counterparts.
Discounts through Union Plus and Lifemart- UFCW 227 members can make free accounts on both Union Plus and Lifemart to get savings on restaurants, travel, attractions, and more!
Union Plus Legal assistance- Find affordable options to create wills and more with Union Plus Legal assistance.
Education Benefits- From scholarships to discounts, free GED classes to free language learning classes, UFCW 227 members have some great education benefits available to them!
Multiple scholarship opportunities- UFCW 227 members have 3 scholarships they can apply for each year!
Theme Park Discounts to Disney, King's Island, & more- Find the best price for your dream vacation or a day riding coasters with these awesome deals.
Credit cards to meet the needs of union members- Union members get extra protection for things like layoffs and strikes with union member credit cards.
Hardship Grants- Looking out for each other is the whole reason we are part of a union. Learn how we help each other when hard times hit.
Child care Grants- Childcare costs are a huge part of family budgets, UFCW 227 members can apply for a reimbursement once a year to get a little help from their union siblings.
Competitive rates on life insurance- There are a few ways your union contract can help secure life insurance at a good price. Find out more and give yourself a sense of security today.
Car buying services, servicing discounts, and car rental discounts- UFCW 227 members can use their strength in numbers to get great prices when car shopping.
Entertainment Discounts like discounted movie tickets- Any savings on movie tickets is helpful. Don’t pay more than you have to, learn more about your discount on movie tickets today.
A family of fellow members who are always on your side- this speaks for it’s self- we consider each other union brothers, sisters, and siblings for a reason.