Posts tagged members
The Hidden Work of the Union: When “No Call, No Show” Isn’t the Truth

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’s History Month: Women Stewards Who Keep Our Union Strong

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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Jeffrey Gambrel: A Union Member's Story

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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Women's History Month: Honoring Dolores Huerta and the Power of Collective Action

Women make up a significant portion of the UFCW 227 membership, and union jobs continue to narrow the wage gap for women workers. Dolores Huerta’s legacy reminds us that these gains did not happen by accident — they were won through organizing, bargaining, and solidarity.

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Arlene Holt Baker: A Black Woman Who Helped Lead the Labor Movement

Arlene Holt Baker’s career reminds us that the labor movement is strongest when workers from every background have a seat at the table and a voice in leadership.

Her journey — from organizing workers to helping lead the nation’s largest federation of unions — shows what is possible when working people stand together and fight for a better future.

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