Monthly Archives: March 2020

This month, Zara workers in Cherry Hill and Freehold, N.J., joined UFCW Local 888 for a better life. UFCW Local 888 represents over 250 Zara workers in New Jersey.

These new members of UFCW Local 888 wanted to join our union family because of the UFCW’s leadership as the top union in the country representing retail workers. Thanks to the UFCW’s reputation of protecting and strengthening retail jobs, organizers were able to connect with these workers about the most important issues they face every day at their workplace, including scheduling and paid time off.

“We are excited to welcome Zara Cherry Hill and Freehold to the Local 888 family and we are looking forward to working with all six stores in securing a strong UFCW contract,” said UFCW Local 888 President Max Bruny.

The month of March marks Women’s History Month and provides us with an opportunity to honor women in the labor movement. Women’s History Month also provides us with an opportunity to examine how labor unions have stood with women and made sure their voices were heard. Unions have played a major role in tackling issues women face in the workplace, like the gender pay gap, the need for affordable, high quality child care, and paid maternity and sick leave.

Throughout this month, the UFCW will pay tribute to women who defied convention and fought for workers’ rights and highlight women who continue to fight for the right to stand together for a better life. If your local has a member activist you would like to profile during Women’s History Month, please contact Julie Anderson at janderson@ufcw.org.