• Home
  • On Point
  • Member Engagement
  • Resource Center
  • Tools
  • Home
  • On Point
  • Member Engagement
  • Resource Center
  • Tools

Blog

17 Sep
2018

Assisted Living Workers in Delaware Join Local 27

Twenty workers at the Peach Tree Acres assisted living facility in Harbeson, Delaware, voted unanimously to join UFCW Local 27 on August 30. Peach Tree Acres is the only facility of its type in the state of Delaware and provides apartment-style assisted living and day care rehabilitative services for adults with brain injuries.

Despite union-busting tactics and intimidation, the workers were determined to join UFCW Local 27 because they were concerned about wages, medical insurance, and a lack of respect from management in the workplace.

“It feels great to know that now that we voted for Local 27, someone will have our back at work!” said Kyna Hanzer.

“Let’s negotiate! I can’t wait to see all of the positive improvements that will be guaranteed with our union contract!” said Chrissy Hanzer.

“I am truly excited about upcoming negotiations with the company,” said Anthony Vogel. “I like the fact that, with a union contract, we will have job security.”

Organizers Josh Roussey and Erv Cofield worked with the inside organizing committee and used the Hustle texting app to reach out to workers at Peach Tree Acres.

“Congratulations to the hard-working men and women of Peach Tree Acres! They stood together and stayed strong throughout the company’s anti-union campaign, and we look forward to negotiating the best contract that we can for the workers and their families,” said UFCW Local 27 President Jason Chorpenning.

Sign Up for On Point

* denotes required field

Updates

  • Allies and Affiliates
    • AFL-CIO
    • ICWUC
    • RWDSU
  • Bookstore
  • Community
    • Community Outreach
    • Environment
    • Food Access
  • Education
    • Free College
    • Scholarship
  • Events
  • Health & Safety
  • Health Care
  • Industries
    • Cannabis
    • Chemical Workers
    • Distillery
    • Grocery
    • Packing and Processing
      • Food Processing
      • Meat Packing
      • Poultry
    • Retail
  • Lobby Day
  • On Point
    • Legislation and Politics
    • Negotiations
    • Organizing
  • Resources
    • Local Union Resources
    • Member Resources
    • Reports
    • Share Graphics and Memes
  • Survey
  • UFCW Canada

Pages

  • 2014 UFCW Attorneys’ Conference
  • Constituency Groups
  • Home
  • On Point
  • Resources
  • Right to Work Survey
  • Tools
    • Need a Website?
      • New Website Application Form
    • Translations

© 2023 For Local Unions.

All rights reserved.

Find us online

Back
to
top