Members get the facts and approve historic contract
In this issue of 99Report, we focus on the highlights of our outstanding new contract…
adminSeptember 26, 2023
We must prepare for food industry negotiations like our job depends on it. This time it does.
We never want to be dramatic. Drama serves no real purpose in life, especially when…
adminJune 30, 2023
Unity and solidarity were everywhere at the UFCW International Convention
Every five years, representatives from chartered bodies of the UFCW in the United States and…
adminMay 30, 2023
Unions are growing more popular. Here’s why.
Americans’ approval of labor unions is on the rise. At our recent conference, stewards learned…
adminSeptember 28, 2022
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
