When there are too many awesome members that are out on the front line you can't just focus on one.
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These are incredibly stressful days for you and all members of our union family. During such trying moments, we want you to know that your union will be here for you. As difficult as the days ahead may be, we will get through this together. We are compiling a list of information and community resources that may be available for you and your family. - everything from Covid-19 information to resources to help your children. If there is anything or any location you would like us to look into, please message us.
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Here is a list of recommended Stress Relief Activities that can be done when you get home or some of them at work.
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The following statement can be attributed to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227 President Bob Blair:
As the public health crisis caused by Coronavirus grips our communities, I wanted to make you aware of some actions your union is taking to help and assist you.
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UFCW Local 227 member Dava K. Dillon, activities director at the union-built and owned Jackson House/W.B. Sanders Retirement Center in Paducah, was among 25 local women honored at the annual Rosa Parks Power of One dinner co-sponsored by the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP branch and Broadway United Methodist Church.
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Prevention is the best defense according to the CDC
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
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Let’s talk about your Weingarten Rights
Have you ever been called to a supervisor’s office? If you have, you know that it can be an intimidating and scary experience – even if you’ve done nothing wrong!
As a union member, you have a right to ask that a Union Steward go with you if you are called to a meeting with management and are afraid you could get in trouble.
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In 1947, Rustin participated in the first Freedom Ride across the South, known as the “Journey of Reconciliation” to protest the segregation of interstate bus travel. In Chapel Hill, N.C., local authorities charged Rustin and three white protesters with violating the state's segregation laws. Convicted, they were sentenced to 30 days of hard labor on a chain gang. Rustin's description of his ordeal in the New York Post sparked prison reform in the state and led to abolition of the convict labor system there.
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Walking in the footsteps of Frederick Douglas, Lucy Parson and A. Philip Randolph, labor leaders today continue to call for broad and sustained attention to addressing racism and sexism where they continue to violate labor’s democratic ideals.
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
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Valentine’s Day is coming up, but don’t worry - your UFCW 227 membership gives you access to tons of different discounts of the perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day.
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Did you know that UFCW 227 has a scholarship fund that could give you money to go to school?
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Kathy McKinley a proud Union member since 2000 has a loving story about the adoption of her 2 grandsons that she would graciously like to share with her Local 227 Family.
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UFCW 227 members in Kentucky can now study for and take their GED exam for free!
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Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education.
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