Monthly Archives: October 2023

On Oct. 17, the UFCW responded to Rite Aid’s decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

“As the union that represents more than 10,000 essential Rite Aid workers across the country, the UFCW’s highest priority will always be to defend and protect our hard-working union members,” said UFCW International President Marc Perrone in a statement.

“We will vigorously protect all collective bargaining agreements to remain in place and through the bankruptcy process, where we also will petition the court to have a seat at the table when it comes to protecting our members’ wages and benefits.”

UFCW members, as well as our brothers and sisters at the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), have been hard at work to make sure there are plenty of union-made candies for all those trick-or-treaters.

Attached below is a list of union-made candies made by UFCW and BCTGM union members:

Hershey’s Nuggets / Kisses

Kit Kat

Butterfinger*

Baby Ruth*

Smarties

Jawbreakers

Sour Patch Kids

Tootsie Rolls

York Peppermint Patties*

Jolly Ranchers

Bit-O-Honey

Mary Jane Peanut Butter Chews

Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares

Jelly Belly Candy Corn

Red Vines

*Some made in Mexico. Check packaging for country or origin.