Workers in the United States have certain basic legal rights to safe, healthy and fair working conditions. Unfortunately, some employers may violate these fundamental rights. So what are these rights exactly?
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Starting January 15th, if you have health insurance you can get the cost of an at home COVID test covered. Up to 8 COVID tests per individual can be covered each month. Different insurance companies are handling this new requirement in different ways, so it’s important that you call your insurance company to find out how your COVID tests will be covered.
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Take pride in your UFCW 227 Foundation and help raise money for scholarships, hardships, and more!
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Union members earn better wages and benefits than workers who aren’t union members. On average, union workers’ wages are 28 percent higher than their nonunion counterparts.
While only 19 percent of nonunion workers have guaranteed pensions, fully 78 percent of union workers do.
More than 84 percent of union workers have jobs that provide health insurance benefits, but only 64 percent of nonunion workers do. Unions help employers create a more stable, productive workforce—where workers have a say in improving their jobs.
This year we hope you will join us to show your support for safety at work and honor those who lost their lives at their job by simply sharing this picture on your social media feed on April 28th, Workers’ Memorial Day. We’ve also written a sample post you can use or you can create your own. Read more to complete your post.
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When becoming a steward at UFCW Local 227 you automatically take on the role of a leader. But what exactly define you as a good leader? With that question in mind we have pulled together some defining characteristics of what not only makes a leader but what makes a GOOD leader.
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We want to alleviate any fear you might have about placing that call to your union. We are here to listen and do whatever we can to lead you in the right direction.
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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.
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Demetrio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Greek immigrants. After studying at the University of Buenos Aires, he traveled to the U.S. in 1985 to pursue higher studies at Iowa State University and the University of Kentucky. Following his marriage, he became a naturalized citizen on October 21, 1994.
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FMLA helps workers take care of themselves and their families, and protects their jobs.
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To kick off Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the important work of Dolores Huerta.
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Effective stewards gather and preserve all of the relevant evidence in their investigations. After you create a grievance, start answering the 5WH questions (who, what, when, where, why, how) and narrow your focus on the issues.
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The insurance of your union membership is valuable and it’s up to you to take advantage of all it has to offer.
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For the final part of our series on Black History Month and to kick off Women’s History Month we are highlighting Black Women who have worked hard for working people.
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During Black History Month take some time to explore and learn from The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. They both offer virtual tours or online exhibits!
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As we celebrate Black History Month and take time to learn about Black History, our union family is looking back at just a few of the many black unionists who shaped our movement.
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Here you will find information on the current quarantine periods, where to get free COVID tests, and free masks along with how to properly wear and remove them.
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Learn how to use your union membership to save on the high costs of hearing health for you and your family.
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