Union Victory at Kroger: Union Member Wins $883 in Back Pay

A 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.

Union WinsCaitlin BlairJune 16, 2026UFCW 227, union victory, grievance win, Kroger, pay correction, back pay, wage violation, union contract, worker rights, retail workers, full time promotion, union strong

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. ✊

Union EducationCaitlin BlairMarch 10, 2026women's history month, women in labor, union leadership, member spotlight, union strong, labor movement, workers rights, members, stewards

Every Grievance Counts: Why Speaking Up Strengthens Your Union

Worried about retaliation or upsetting management? Learn why filing a grievance—win or lose—helps protect your rights and strengthen your union.

Union EducationKristah BarnetteJuly 2, 2025union rights, workplace rights, grievances, union contracts, stewards, worker protection, union strong

What is Your Role as a Union Member? A Practical Guide to Staying Involved

Every member can take just a few simple steps to make your union more powerful and effective.

Union EducationEmily BrowningJune 8, 2022union rights, union strong, workplace rights, workplace organizing, member participation, membership, stewards

What Determines Union Strength? 9 Factors That Shape Our Contracts

Building power for our union means having members that are both united and active. Employers are influenced by unity among our membership, but there are other factors outside the workplace that also influence UFCW 227’s power in contract negotiations.

Union EducationCaitlin BlairMarch 18, 2022union strong, union basics, union contracts, collective bargaining power, member participation, contract negotiations

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