It was a scorcher yesterday, but we still had a great time getting together to honor the hardworking people of Ventura County at the Central Coast Labor Council Labor Day Picnic in Oxnard

More photos available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ufcw770/albums/72177720301894146

With the purpose of developing workers’ capacities and growing their strength, UFCW 770 member leaders attended the International Food Processing, Packing and Manufacturing (FPPM) Division chain conference held on August 29-31, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Workers from Farmer John, Overhill Farms, Rogers Poultry, and Palisades Ranch gathered to learn and discuss current issues that are affecting their industries and have a direct impact on workers and their families. Members had the opportunity to participate in these workshops and enrich their knowledge of their industry and interact with our siblings from other UFCW locals.

Read more: https://ufcw770.org/worker-solidarity-at-the-iu-food-processing-chain-conference/

Join us Sunday 9/11 at 7PM for a Pharmacy Law Update CE Course to learn about new 2022 laws & regulations like #SB1442, #SB362, #AB1533 and how the Board of Pharmacy enforces these laws.

This counts for 1 hour of your law and ethics CE requirement!

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E0nvL41STduuI7ryqW08Cw

Congratulations to Catalyst cannabis workers who overwhelmingly voted yes on their new contract! It’s with the workers strength and unity that they were able to gain a stronger agreement!

Improvements on their new contract include:

• Guaranteed hours for full-time and part-time workers
• Added holidays with holiday pay
• Wage increases
• New HMO and low cost PPO medical benefits offered

#CannabisWorkersRising
#UnionStrong
#1u

Congratulations to all Pharmacists at Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Ralph’s who ratified their new 4 year contract!

This contract reflects the drive behind each and every member who stood together to let the company know you deserve better.

This is not the end. We will keep fighting to defend what we have bargained for and continue to build our power for future contract negotiations!

#Pharmacist
#UnionStrong
#1u

My name is Michael and I currently work for Vons but have been in the grocery industry for almost 33 years.

I have recently been sworn in on UFCW 770’s Executive Board. This is a true honor and I feel I can make big moves to help our union and our union brothers and sisters. https://t.co/J1sIXheOrj

Congratulations to our new UFCW 770 members from Pasadena and Culver City Sweet Flower cannabis dispensary’s who overwhelmingly voted to unionize!

Sweet Flower Pasadena and Culver City will be joining their co-workers from the company’s 4 Los Angeles locations to negotiate their first union contract. It’s through the hard work and dedication of these workers who made it possible!

Pictured, Saulina, out of our Culver City location stated “It would mean a lot to have mutual accountability.”

#GrowingUnionPower
#UnionStrong
#CannabisWorkersRising

Essential workers have no choice but to show up for work in person and they deserve to have paid sick leave. Tell our CA leaders that they must extend paid sick leave NOW to protect all workers and our families.

#ExtendPaidSickLeave

Sat. we celebrated LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival with our community!

Unions help create a workplace that includes a diverse and welcoming safe space. We are proud to be surrounding by such an amazing community who values these ideals to help spread awareness of equality.

#UnionPride https://t.co/REryTG0fDL

Cannabis workers - UFCW needs your help. Legislators are voting in the next two weeks on whether to support AB 2188 and prevent bosses from discriminating against workers who use cannabis off the job, and need to hear from you why it’s so important. Call your legislator and tell them to vote yes on AB 2188. A simple phone script is below that you can read!

Look up your legislator here:
https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

Join us Sunday 9/11 at 7PM for a Pharmacy Law Update CE Course to learn about new 2022 laws & regulations like #SB1442, #SB362, #AB1533 and how the Board of Pharmacy enforces these laws.

This counts for 1 hour of your law and ethics CE requirement!

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E0nvL41STduuI7ryqW08Cw

Hello, my name is Eric and I’m from Medmen DTLA. I’ve been in the cannabis industry for 11 years. I have been at Medmed DTLA for 5 years.

My goals are to make the cannabis division larger than it is now and to create a member driven union for all cannabis workers. #MemberMonday https://t.co/3XpVnGC8ye

UFCW 770 OUTreach will be participating in this year's Ventura County pride hosted by Diversity Collective. They are collaborating with UFCW 324 and inviting members to come out to the pride event. They will have a booth and give out t-shirts to members and pronoun pins to everyone else!! Check out the awesome design!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊🏽Union Pride = Worker Power!!

Call your elected officials and urge them to extend supplemental paid sick leave NOW!

Essential workers have no choice but to show up for work in person and they deserve to have paid sick leave. Protect workers and our families -

#ExtendPaidSickLeave

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Hi my name is Angie and I have worked at Catalyst Cannabis for about 8 months, prior to this I worked at Best Buy for 8 years.

I knew right away the cannabis industry was for me. Nothing beats relaxing with my family with some cannabis at the end of a long day. The fact that I get to work around cannabis and learn about it from different people who have been in the game longer is so much fun! I love that catalyst has such a big passion in giving back to the community. Working for Catalyst Cares, I had the chance to provide over 800 backpacks for kids in LA! I never would have imagined that this plant would give me such a gift to make this happen.

I never thought that I would be such an advocate for cannabis either. I’ve always been around it, but I never tried it up until 3 years ago. I have seen many benefits
cannabis has had on my mental health. My anxiety attacks rarely happen now and I can be more outgoing during social events. But unfortunately, cannabis has such a bad stigma that people don’t give it a chance to help them better their lives. My nana passed away about 2 years ago after a 7 month long battle with pancreatic cancer. I truly believe if I had known what I know now about cannabis she may have beaten cancer. My hope is that one day people can be more open to the conversation around cannabis and its medicinal benefits.

My goal is to learn how to empower my coworkers in having a voice in this rapidly changing industry. We need to realize that as employees we have rights and our concerns should be addressed, and by working together as a Union we can create change.

#MemberMonday
#UnionMembers
#UnionStrong
#MemberSpotlight

UFCW 770 members, including Latina women and working families are showing their support for Karen Bass for LA City Mayor!!

Union members joined Latino leaders such as the California Labor Federation leader Lorena Gonzalez, civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, Senator Maria Elena Durazo, LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis and Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, among many other community and elected leaders.

Karen Bass supporters are also advocating for “Yes on Prop. 1”, taking a stand in protecting women's reproductive rights. These are some photos of today’s rally at La Placita Olvera.

Pharmacist Negotiations Update for 7/14/2022 more info at UFCW770.org/rx

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Don’t miss your chance to advance your education!

Learn more here: https://www.ufcw.org/college/

Real change never takes place from the top on down. It always occurs from the bottom on up. That is the history of the labor movement in America. Join me and special guests tomorrow night at 8 PM ET for a crucial discussion on the history of the labor movement in America.