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April 5, 2025 in Grocery Workers Rising, Negotiations, News, Retail Food (Southern California)

Southern CA Albertsons / Vons Negotiation Update – April 5, 2025

This week, we had our 13th bargaining session with Albertsons/Vons and Kroger, and our message could not be clearer: grocery workers across Southern California are united, determined, and will stand…
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April 5, 2025 in Negotiations, News, Retail Food (Northern California )

Northern California Safeway/Vons Negotiations Update – April 5, 2025

UFCW 8-Golden State, along with UFCW Locals 5 and 648, met once again with Safeway this week to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement covering members working at…
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April 5, 2025 in Food Processing, Negotiations, Winery & Distillery

UFCW 8-Golden State Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Agreement with Gallo – April 4, 2025

Members working at Gallo have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new four-year agreement, delivering meaningful improvements and securing critical protections for members. This agreement reflects the unity and strength shown…
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April 1, 2025 in Cannabis, Negotiations, News

Tentative Agreement Reached with Perfect Union

UFCW 8-Golden State is pleased to announce a tentative agreement has been reached with Perfect Union, marking a significant step forward in securing a strong future for our members in…
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UFCW 8 Staff and Office Locations

As a member, you have the highly experienced professionals of UFCW 8-Golden State who are trained to help all members, wherever you work.

Your District Union Representatives are there to keep members informed of developments, including contract negotiations, changes in laws and regulations affecting the workplace, and events of interest to the Union family.

UFCW 8’s dedicated and well-trained office staff is available to help you by providing general membership info, explaining benefits, assisting with filing grievances, acting as a liaison for medical and pension issues and so much more!

UFCW 8 Office Locations

What is the UFCW?

The UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) is a group of people just like you who stand together to protect their rights at work and improve their lives.

As a member of UFCW 8-Golden State, you are a vital part of a great organization whose only purpose is to look out for the best interests of you and your family.

Your Union makes sure you are treated fairly, makes sure your health care is there when you need it, and helps during personal or family crises. You’re part of a family that looks out for you and yours every day.

About UFCW 8

Weingarten Rights

The Supreme Court ruled that Union-represented workers have the right to Union representation during all meetings or discussions with supervisors or managers that the member reasonably believes might lead to discipline.

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To the customers … The members of UFCW 8 are your friends and neighbors in the community, and we want you to know how much we appreciate your support!

The choices you make when considering where to shop say a lot about the standards you want for your family and your community.

When you shop at a Union store, you uphold the highest standards for quality, value, safety, and service in the retail food and drug industry.

We are grateful for the customers who support our members, helping make it possible for our members to raise their families, pay their taxes, and participate in building better communities.  Our members are proud professionals who are committed to customer support with the best shopping experience.

Together we prove …

Solidarity Works!