"Los Angeles City Council members introduced a groundbreaking measure requiring grocery store chains employing over 300 workers nationwide to temporarily raise wages for Los Angeles workers by $5 an hour. The first-of-its-kind hazard pay measure would apply to union and non-union grocery stores alike and comes as COVID-19 cases and deaths surge in Los Angeles and the rest of the country.

The proposal, in response to calls from grocery store workers and their union, UFCW 770, was co-sponsored by Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmembers Mitch O’Farrell, Paul Koretz, and Curren D. Price, and seconded by Councilmembers Mark Ridley-Thomas and Gil Cedillo."

UFCW 770 is now accepting applications for our scholarship program. To learn more go to, https://ufcw770.org/scholarships/

Requests for application packets MUST be received via online form by April 2, 2021. If you have any questions, please email Scholarship Coordinator Jennifer at scholarship@ufcw770.org

In case you missed our Quarterly General Membership Meeting held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, you can watch the recorded meeting now.

Special guest epidemiologists, Dr. Gary Richwald and Natalie Ourishian, spoke about protecting yourself from Covid-19 and answered member questions.

John and Kathy also discussed the new State mandated Covid19 protocols, negotiations updates, and other news from around the Union.

If #COVID19 case rates & hospitalizations continue at their current rate in CA, we are just a few weeks away from reaching ICU capacity.

We must do our part to keep each other healthy. Wear a mask. Don’t gather. Physically distance. Stay Home.

For more information go to Covid19.ca.gov

New COVID-19 Emergency Prevention Protocols Go into Effect for California Employees as Cases Surge, Holiday Shopping Spikes

New COVID-19 prevention protocols issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are set to go into effect on Monday, Nov. 30 for all industries in operation in California. The new regulations, which apply to grocery stores and meatpacking plants, come as Los Angeles County reported a record-breaking 6,124 new coronavirus cases and consumers descend upon grocery stores ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Last Thursday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also issued the first public health order specifically designed for grocery stores, enhancing existing pandemic regulations and incorporating new requirements.

UFCW 770 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 pm

Please join us for our Quarterly General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 pm. This meeting will be held via Zoom video conference.

Special guest epidemiologists, Dr. Gary Richwald and Natalie Ourishian, will speak about protecting yourself from Covid-19 and take your questions. In addition, we will discuss the new State mandated Covid19 protocols, negotiations updates, and other news from around the Local

Register to join the meeting at the link below.
https://bit.ly/3fXijCD

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