Learn how Addie Wyatt rose from a Chicago meatpacking worker to become the first Black woman International Vice President of the UFCW International Union and a civil rights leader. Her courage continues to inspire the work we do every day—to organize, to advocate, and to build a better future for working people.
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 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 MoreArlene 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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