Posts Categorized: Organizing

On Sept. 8, cannabis workers at the Best Buds Dispensary in Dover, Del., joined UFCW Local 27 for a better life. The 15 workers, who are tasked with bud tending, cash handling, medical cannabis and inventory at the store, joined our union family because they wanted a voice in the workplace and the better wages and benefits that come with a union contract.

The newest members of UFCW Local 27 are excited about being a part of our union family.

“I decided to join the union family for growth potential, better wages, and better benefits,” said Justin Hartman.

“I believe that joining Local 27 will provide me and my co-workers with the right protection that you have by being union and also great benefits,” said Dominique Brown.

“We are very happy and excited that the workers at Best Buds chose to be represented by our local and join our union family,” said UFCW Local 27 President Jason Chorpenning. “We will now negotiate the best contract that we can for our newest members.”

On August 24, registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at Eagleview Health and Rehabilitation in Elmer, N.J., joined UFCW Local 152 for a better life.

The 20 workers joined our union family because they wanted same wages, benefits and protections as their unionized colleagues at the facility. In 2011, UFCW Local 152 organized the certified nursing assistants, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, activity aides, and receptionists at Eagleview Health and Rehabilitation. However, the RNs and LPNs were not included in the unit at that time.

In early spring 2022, Eagleview was sold. Because they had a union contract, our current union members were protected and able to keep or bargain over any changes the new owners wanted. The LPNs and RNs decided it was time for union representation. As new members of our union family, they are looking forward to negotiating their first union contract.