Monthly Archives: July 2017

Chardonnay Starr, a member of UFCW Local 75 who works as a prep cook at Kroger Marketplace in Ohio, is back to show you how to make a taco ring in the UFCW’s new “how to” video.

This video is part of a series of “how to” tips from UFCW members who are experts in their fields. In addition to Chardonnay’s tips about how to make a festive taco, the series features expert advice from a UFCW cake decorator, makeup artist, florist, butcher and produce clerk.

You can watch Chardonnay show you how to make a delicious taco ring with just a few ingredients here. You can also subscribe to UFCW’s “how to” videos here.

On June 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits retaliation by “any person,” not just the employer, in the Arias v. Raimondo case. This ruling could add an additional layer of protection for undocumented workers from retaliation from people other than their employers if they file wage and hour and other claims.

The Arias v. Raimondo case involved Jose Arias, an undocumented worker at Angelo Dairy in California, who had proof that Anthony Raimondo, the attorney for Angelo Dairy, retaliated against workers who brought wage and hour claims against his client by calling Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Raimondo’s defense claimed that he couldn’t be held liable for retaliation under the FLSA’s wage and hour provisions since he wasn’t Arias’ employer. The Ninth Circuit ruled against this argument by citing that the anti-retaliation provision of FLSA wouldn’t be served if it only involves the employer engaging in such activities.

Additional information about the Ninth Circuit’s decision is available here.