Stewards are the body and soul of Local 99
In this issue, we call attention to the sisters and brothers who make our union…
adminJune 10, 2022
Signs, signs, everywhere there are signs of worker power
And the sign said, long-haired freaky people need not apply. Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs….…
adminMarch 22, 2022
Local 99 negotiates wage hikes mid-contract
We recently had opportunities to negotiate wage increases in the middle of our contracts with…
adminDecember 21, 2021
America rolls up its sleeves with infrastructure package
America is rolling up its sleeves and getting to work. In August, the United States…
adminOctober 18, 2021
How Local 99’s negotiators prevailed against employers’ demands for cuts
The enthusiastic contract ratification vote by our members at Fry’s, Safeway and Smith’s stores successfully…
adminMarch 9, 2021
My grandfather’s century
In October, my grandfather (Gramps, as we call him) celebrated his 100th birthday. James McLaughlin,…
adminDecember 11, 2020
Voting by mail is good for democracy
I’ve been voting by mail for more than 20 years, chiefly because it’s more convenient…
adminSeptember 22, 2020
Millennials and unions: ‘A perfect match’
As a father of three, I am concerned about the world we are handing over…
adminDecember 9, 2019
These women are heroes on and off the field
Who are America’s number one sports heroes? It’s safe to assume that most people agree…
adminOctober 9, 2019
We’re looking for a few good activists
Over the course of my 27 years of working for UFCW Local 99, I have…
adminFebruary 19, 2019
