On Jan. 19, the UFCW paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and reaffirmed our union’s commitment to building a better future for all Americans.
“Today, we honor the life, legacy, and moral courage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His commitment to nonviolence and social justice reflected a deep belief that every person is created with dignity and worth and that our actions should reflect that truth,” said UFCW International President Milton Jones in a statement.
“Dr. King believed that justice, equity, and opportunity are not just privileges for the few, but rights that should be afforded to all. At a time when immigrants and working families are having their civil and human rights violated across the country, his call for compassion, dignity, and humanity reminds us of our shared responsibility to stand up for one another against injustice.”
“The UFCW will continue Dr. King’s work not just with words, but with action – by speaking out against injustice, resisting policies that harm working families, and fighting for safe workplaces, fair wages, affordable health care, retirement security, immigrant rights, and the right to stand together for a better life without fear.”