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.
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. ✊
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreUnion meetings help UFCW 227 members stay informed, ask questions, and stay connected. Find out why attending matters.
Read MoreIn the Weingarten case, the Supreme Court ruled that Union-represented workers have the right to Union representation during all meetings or discussions with supervisors or managers that the member reasonably believes might lead to discipline.
Read MoreWomen 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.
Read More“When people of color get the opportunity to be leaders, we have a responsibility to fight with everything within us to bring others along. We cannot, once we get in the door, close the door behind us. We’ve got to make darn sure that the door is not just cracked but is opened wide for others to come in.”
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