Moderna and Pfizer boosters highly effective against Omicron
Both vaccines still excel at preventing infection while others only guard against severe disease. Scientists are still learning about the highly contagious Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, which arrived…
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UFCW: FDA Pfizer Approval Key to Vaccination Efforts Vital to Protecting Essential Workers, Stopping COVID Spread
483 Frontline Worker COVID Deaths Confirmed Among Union’s Members as Delta Variant Cases Explode Across the Country WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), the union for 1.3…
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UFCW: CDC Mask Policy for Vaccinated Must Recognize Challenges Essential Retail and Grocery Workers Still Face
America’s Largest Union for Frontline Retail and Grocery Workers Highlights Need for CDC to Address COVID Safety Enforcement for Unvaccinated WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW),…
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UFCW Local 99 Essential Workers on the Front Lines
WATCH: Members of UFCW Local 99 go to work every day to serve the community. They have put themselves in harm’s way during this difficult time for our country.
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Kroger Endangers Los Angeles Food Supply with Additional Store Closures Retaliating Against Hazard Pay Mandates Enacted to Protect Community & Provide Critical Support to Grocery Workers Facing Risk of COVID Exposure
America’s Largest Food and Retail Union Condemns Kroger Escalation of Attack on Essential Workers by Closing Grocery Stores After Los Angeles Mandates COVID Hazard Pay WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the United…
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McLaughlin requests answers: Why are companies scaling back COVID protections?
As new cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, we demand the companies continue their commitments to protect employees and the public. In letters to…
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America’s Largest Food & Retail Union Confirms Growing COVID-19 Impact on Frontline Workers
New Numbers Released: Over last 100 Days – 238 Frontline Worker Deaths from COVID-19, Nearly 29,000 Workers Infected or Exposed in Food and Healthcare Sectors With Growing Spread of COVID-19,…
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American Farmers, Ranchers and Food Workers Call for Better Worker Protections at Meatpacking Plants to Stop COVID-19 Outbreaks and Protect Food Supply
Diverse Group Makes Urgent Call on Trump Administration to Take Immediate Safety Steps to Prevent Ongoing Spread of COVID-19 Union Announces New Numbers: At Least 44 Meatpacking Worker Deaths and…
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McLaughlin to members: Stay vigilant as states reopen
In a telephonic town hall on May 20, UFCW Local 99 President Jim McLaughlin called on union members to remain vigilant as Arizona, New Mexico and Utah begin to relax…
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Arizona Enrichment Centers To Offer Child Care To Grocery Store, Food Bank Employees
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey announced today that the Arizona Enrichment Centers Program will expand to offer prioritized child care for the children of grocery store employees and food bank workers.…
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UFCW: Trump Order to Re-Open 14 Meatpacking Plants Fails to Increase Coronavirus Testing and Safety Measures Needed to Protect Food Supply & Workers
America’s Largest Meatpacking Union Calls Rush to Re-Open Plants Without Safety Improvements Dangerous Move for Long-Term Security of U.S. Food Supply Chain Union Announces 30 Meatpacking Worker Deaths, 40 Percent…
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UFCW Local 99 Summary of Member Telephone Town Hall Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Dear Sisters and Brothers: Earlier this week, we held our third Telephone Town Hall. For those of you who were able to join us, you may find this summary helpful…
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UFCW Calls on All U.S. Governors to Enforce CDC Guidelines to Protect Food Supply and Meatpacking Workers From Coronavirus Outbreak
Union for 250,000 Meatpacking Workers Calls on All States for Immediate Enforcement of Safety Standards As Trump Order Mandates Plants Remain Open WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)…
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UFCW: Trump Order to Keep Meatpacking Plants Open Must Include Immediate Action to Strengthen Coronavirus Testing and Safety Measures
America’s Largest Meatpacking Union Calls on White House to Immediately Increase Worker Testing, Access to Protective Equipment, and Federal Oversight to Ensure the Safety of All U.S. Meatpacking Plants WASHINGTON,…
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UFCW Releases Statement on Workers Memorial Day & Announces Worker Deaths from Coronavirus
America’s Largest Retail & Food Union Announces 72 Worker Deaths in Grocery, Retail, Meatpacking, and Other Industries; and Over 5,000 Workers Directly Impacted by Coronavirus During Outbreak WASHINGTON, D.C. –…
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UFCW: Tyson and All Meatpacking Companies Must Act Immediately to Protect American Workers & Food Supply
Union Representing 250,000 Meatpacking Workers Calls for Industry to Strengthen Safety and Transparency, Support First Responder Status for These Workers on Frontlines Union Announces New Numbers on Increase in Meatpacking…
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#ShopSmart Campaign Urges Shoppers to Help Keep America’s Grocery Workers Safe & Grocery Stores Open
America’s Largest Food & Retail Union Runs Full-Page New York Times Ad Highlighting New Initiative Calling on Shoppers to Help Stop Spread of the Coronavirus by Shopping Smart WASHINGTON, D.C.…
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UFCW Calls on USDA to Take Five Immediate Actions to Protect Meatpacking Workers and America’s Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak
America’s Largest Food and Retail Union Urges USDA to Prioritize a Series of Critical Safety Actions, including Testing and Personal Protection Equipment for All Meatpacking and Food Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,…
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UFCW and JBS Announce Increased Pay and Enhanced Protective Equipment for Meatpacking Workers on Frontlines of Coronavirus Pandemic
America’s Largest Food and Retail Union Applauds Action by JBS, Largest U.S. Beef and Pork Processor, to Strengthen Worker Support and Protections WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)…
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Resources
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Q&A: COVID and Work (PDF)
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August 2021 UFCW and Employers AZ Newsletter (English PDF) (Spanish PFD)
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Choosing Safer Activities (PDF)
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Maskless Anxiety (PDF)
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Mask Tolerance (PDF)
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Proper Mask Wearing (PDF)
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Vaccine Scam (PDF)
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Fully Vaccinated (PDF)
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COVID Home Recovery (PDF)
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Return to School (PDF)
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COVID Safety Measures (PDF)
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Life After Lockdown (PDF
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Mental Health Update
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Tips for Essential Workers (PDF)
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Back-to-School Questionnaire (PDF)
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Back-to-School Decision Checklist (PDF)
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Parent Resources (PDF)
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Return to Work Tips (PDF)
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Back to Work FAQs (PDF)
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Teledoc is here for you
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Testing FAQs (PDF)
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COVID-19 and Mental Health
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Coping with Job Loss (PDF)
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Homemade Cloth Face Coverings (PDF)
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Emotional Eating Tips (PDF)
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Parents at Home with Children
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Cyber Security During a Pandemic (PDF)
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Don’t Panic, Prepare: HMC Healthworks Coronavirus Resources
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COVID-19 Telehealth Guide (PDF)
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COVID-19 Diabetes FAQ (PDF)
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What to Do if You’re High Risk (PDF)
