The Kroger/Albertsons could wipe out a lot of competition in the grocery industry and that's the last thing we need in our food system. That's why we've teamed up with 100+ organizations from across the country united to #StopTheMerger🚫

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The Kroger/Albertsons merger could impact a huge number of members of United Food & Commercial Workers Union. That's why we've partnered with more than 100 organizations across the country to #StopTheMerger🚫 and protect our members.

“This merger would substantially reduce opportunities for employment within the disability community, limit access to food for those with mobility issues, and reduce health care options.”

–Haven, Safeway seafood manager and Colorado Cross Disability Coalition volunteer

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Wow! Workers at the Eaze delivery depot in Van Nuys, California voted 41-1 to form their union with UFCW770! This overwhelming win for workers is the latest in a string of worker victories at Eaze! Congratulations!!

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Listening Sessions will resume TOMORROW (Monday, March 13th) and Tuesday, March 14th!

UFCW 770 stands in solidarity with union nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital who are picketing for patient and workplace safety!

Nurses are faced with unsafe conditions and demand the hospital to comply with their needs to protect themselves and their patients. https://t.co/iBLiYgfSP4

VICTORY!

Congratulations to all Sweet Flower employees for approving their very first union contract! With just under two years in the making, these workers stood together in solidarity through many obstacles to accomplish this amazing agreement.

This 3 year contract agreement covers over 100 employees with pay increases, vacation, health care cost coverage and holidays!

Once again, congratulations to all employees on this historic accomplishment!
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MUST WATCH video from former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich explaining how the Kroger-Albertsons merger is a disaster in the making!

UFCW 770 Celebrates Black History Month

This Friday, UFCW 770 staff and leadership celebrated Black History Month with an art and educational installation at the Shatto office to pay tribute to Black union members across the board who make our Union a stronger organization. Members of the Minority Coalition shared food, culture, history, and music!!
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Do you have questions you want answered? Now is the time! Don’t miss these listening sessions!

Register Here:
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Listening Session will begin next week on Monday (Los Angeles office) and Tuesday (Camarillo office).

See flyers here for more details: https://t.co/6JfsAmNLTI

Students who are (or will be) enrolled full time (Undergraduate: 12 or more units; Graduate: 6 or more units) in a degree program at any accredited college during the 2023-2024 school year are eligible for the scholarship award.

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Students who are (or will be) enrolled full time (Undergraduate: 12 or more units; Graduate: 6 or more units) in a degree program at any accredited college during the 2023-2024 school year are eligible for the scholarship award.

Awards are issued based on essays, past records, and achievements as well as an interview with Local 770’s Scholarship Committee.

For more information, visit: https://ufcw770.org/scholarships/

UFCW 770 Executive Board Member Pedro Albarrán Receives Recognition for 29 Years of Service.

Read more about Pedro here:

https://ufcw770.org/pedro-albarran-receives-recognition-for-29-years-of-service/

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“The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 25 consumers in states including California, Texas and Florida who alleged the merger "will be used to increase prices for groceries, decrease the quality of food, eliminate jobs, close stores and offer less choice for consumers".”

On Thursday, February 2nd we held a multi-local webinar where updates were provided on the current status and potential impact of the Albertsons-Kroger merger.

If you were unable to join the meeting, you can watch a recording to get answers to your questions and learn how you can be involved in the strategy to stop this devastating mega merger that threatens our jobs and our communities' access to food.

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UFCW 770 was proud to support the LA Federation of Labor’s Annual MLK Day Breakfast on Saturday, January 14, 2023 where we celebrated the “Past, Present and Future” of the Civil Rights and the Labor Movements. This event helps us to refocus on our mission for this coming year.

We are committed to the idea that “Civil Rights are Forever Rights”. We heard from Labor Leaders such as AFSCME President, Lee Saunders; Long Beach City Employees Union IAM 1930’s President, Natalie Gonzalez; and newly elected President of the LA Fed, Yvonne Wheeler.

Mayor Karen Bass also joined us as we celebrated the Legacy of Martin Luther King.

““Is my store going to be one that closes? Is my livelihood going to go away?” asked Kyong Barry, 60, a front-end manager at a Safeway in Auburn, Wash. She is a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, which has 350,000 members working in stores owned by Kroger and Albertsons.”

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an open commission meeting today which allowed our members to speak up and share their personal experiences as to why the merger between Albertsons/Vons and Ralph’s is harmful not only to its workers, but customers as well.

Hear from members, Daryll Ortega (Vons 2124) and Lawanna Archer (Vons 1625), as they share their experiences having been through a merger before and how it impacted them in a negative way.

We want to hear from you! Stand with Daryll and Lawanna by sharing your story. Email us at information@ufcw770.org with a written description or a short video clip with how this new merger may impact you and your family.