Monthly Archives: December 2014

Local unions from across the country met in Dallas last week to outline a plan to help UFCW members take advantage of President Obama’s executive action on immigration.

Local unions from across the country met in Dallas last week to announce and outline a plan to help UFCW members take advantage of President Obama’s executive action on immigration. On November 21, the President’s action provided relief to immigrant workers, families, and communities. His executive action will make the parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents eligible for work authorization. It also expanded relief for those who came to the U.S. prior to turning 16 years old and have been here for five years by removing the age cap for eligibility. The UFCW is committed to making sure its members are first in line when these programs go into effect in 2015.  The UFCW plans to set up comprehensive workshops where members can file applications and have their legal questions answered, similar to the Union Citizenship Action Network (UCAN) program. For more information, visit www.ufcw.org/immigrationaction.

The UFCW delegation was recognized yesterday by the UNI World Congress for the leadership and commitment the UFCW has demonstrated in the fight to raise standards at the world’s largest retailer through the Making Change at Walmart campaign.

A delegation of UFCW and UFCW/RWDSU local union presidents along with local and International staff from the United States and Canada is attending the 4th UNI World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa from December 7-10.

The UFCW delegation, led by International President Joe Hansen, was recognized yesterday by the UNI World Congress for the leadership and commitment the UFCW has demonstrated in the fight to raise standards at the world’s largest retailer through the Making Change at Walmart campaign.

Alongside Walmart workers and unions from Argentina, Brazil, India, and South Africa in the Walmart Global Alliance, UFCW Executive Vice President and Director of Organizing Pat O’Neill, who is also the President of UNI Commerce, spoke about the achievements of Walmart workers worldwide, including the victories on hours, scheduling, and pregnancy policy won by OUR Walmart members in the United States.

The UNI World Congress, held every four years, is the most important forum for the UNI affiliates who represent more than 20 million workers worldwide. During the World Congress, UNI affiliates discuss the challenges faced by workers around the world and devise strategies to promote growth through breakthrough organizing models.

The UNI Women’s Conference was held on December 4-5 and preceded the 4th UNI World Congress. UFCW women delegates along with women hailing from unions across the globe participated in the Women’s Conference to discuss and propos resolutions on equal pay, violence against women, and women’s health among other issues.