More than 1,400 UFCW members have been infected with COVID-19.
"Many are still sick and struggling to recover, some have suffered permanent damage to their health,” said Kathy Finn, UFCW770

“COVID cases are exploding in California and across the country. Everyone who works in my store is afraid of getting infected,” said Rachel Fournier, a cashier and bagger for 16 years at a Ralphs in Los Angeles, in a news conference held by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) on Monday. “Despite the growing danger, it sometimes takes up to two weeks for us to be told a coworker tested positive.”

At least 350 UFCW members have died of COVID-19, including 109 grocery workers, according to the union, which represents 835,000 grocery store workers at major chains including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons and Kroger. More than 17,400 grocery workers have been infected or exposed to the virus, the union added.

Grocery workers hope people will plan ahead and shop early to avoid crowded stores that put workers in danger. Hetty Chang reported on NBC4 News on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.

Today and everyday, remember all of the people that put themselves at risk for us. Stop and thank those who are working and keeping us all safe. #AlwaysEssential

Video by Jay Shetty
https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/

Today, we’re in Boyle Heights demanding fairness and respect for Food 4 Less Workers. While Kroger is raking in huge profits, Food 4 Less workers are risking their health to serve their customers and communities. Despite booming sales, Food 4 Less has cut hazard pay and expects workers to do more work with fewer hours and less staff.

Congratulations to UFCW Local 770 endorsed candidate @sashareneeperez!

Congratulations to UFCW Local 770 endorsed candidate @JErickson85 who was newly elected to the West Hollywood City Council! https://t.co/SZ4lytNrza

We are a nation both grieving and grateful for our “essential workers” — grocery checkers, nurses, hospital cleaners, warehouse workers, meatpackers, cooks, Secret Service agents and “to go” drivers — all of whom risk their lives every day for reasons that range from a sense of mission to financial desperation.

Congratulations to UFCW Local 770 endorsed candidate @mridleythomas on being elected to LA City Council!

This is a people-powered victory—all across the country, progressive organizations engaged voters and fought to protect our democracy.

Now the real work begins. Our communities must keep up the momentum to hold the new administration accountable and #DefendEachOther. https://t.co/PHWvikFL2Y

Despite the pandemic and deliberate barriers from long voting lines to eliminating drop boxes, Americans across the country have turned out in record numbers to stand with and for each other.

There are still votes left to count. The next few days will continue to be key as we watch potential threats to our democracy and shifts in counts for federal leadership, as early votes and mail-in ballots are being counted.

Our country has held successful elections through good times and bad, and this November is no different. Individual voters, the media, candidates, and the political parties have a duty to be patient while local election officials count every ballot cast in accordance with applicable laws.

But, no matter the outcome, we are still in the midst of a long struggle for justice. We must approach this with not just a burning patience, but also a vision of transformation. We will not be going back to brunch when this is all over. We cannot rest. We need to continue our efforts to make our workplaces and communities a better place.

Today, grocery, drug store and food processing workers are revealing a poignant display of 1,308 masks symbolizing the UFCW Local 770 union members and their loved ones who have died of COVID-19 and were infected with the virus, next to a large altar created for Day of the Dead decorated with photos and mementos honoring union members impacted by COVID-19.

The memorial is the largest known altar dedicated to essential workers in Los Angeles and will be on display at UFCW 770’s office, located at 630 Shatto Place in Los Angeles until November 6. #UFCW770CovidMemorial

Today, grocery, drug store and food processing workers are revealing a poignant display of 1,308 masks symbolizing the UFCW Local 770 union members and their loved ones who have died of COVID-19 and were infected with the virus, next to a large altar created for Day of the Dead decorated with photos and mementos honoring union members impacted by COVID-19.

The memorial is the largest known altar dedicated to essential workers in Los Angeles and will be on display at UFCW 770’s office, located at 630 Shatto Place in Los Angeles until November 6. #UFCW770CovidMemorial

Uber drivers sue, say company 'coerced' them to support Prop 22.

#NoOnProp22

On Oct. 21, more than one hundred community members held a die-in protest and memorial service in Downtown honoring the over 6.900 Angelenos lost to COVID-19 calling on the LA County Board of Supervisors to establish Public Health Councils to prevent more loss of life.
Images and info from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

Next week Local 770 will be honoring our members and their families who have become ill or lost their lives to Covid-19. There are many ways you can show your support! First, we are calling on members who would like to drop off photographs or meaningful items to be placed on the memorial altar, at Local 770's LA Office. Please check out more details:http://bit.ly/WeekOfMourning

Don’t be fooled by the $184M propaganda campaign.

#Prop22 is great for app companies & their billionaire CEOs, but it’s a disaster for workers and taxpayers.

That's why drivers are driving from SD to SF to give voters the facts. Vote #NoOnProp22