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May 1, 2023

UFCW Observes Workers Memorial Day

On April 28—Workers Memorial Day—the UFCW honored workers who have been killed, injured, disabled or harmed in the workplace, and called on elected officials and corporate leaders to further protect the lives of America’s workers.

“Over the last several years, workers across the country, both union and non-union, have stared down unprecedented risk on the job,” said UFCW International President Marc Perrone in a statement. “Workers have been endangered by a deadly global pandemic, the ongoing epidemic of gun violence, and the indefensible steps taken by some legislators around the country to roll back workplace protections. Our union, which represents 1.3 million essential workers across the country, has felt the deadly, heartbreaking impact of these dangers. This Workers Memorial Day, our union stands with the families, communities, and coworkers who have lost loved ones.”

“This day reminds us that above all, the sacrifices and safety of the millions of workers who continue to risk their lives to keep our nation running should never be taken for granted,” Perrone added. “If our nation’s leaders truly intend to honor the lives we have lost, they must take action to further protect workers at every level. This means advocating for legislation that prioritizes workplace safety first, whether it is from the ongoing threat of gun violence or pandemic-related risks that workers still face. The UFCW will never cease fighting for meaningful improvements in workplace safety, both at the bargaining table and in the legislative process, for each and every single worker in this country.”

April 10, 2023

OSH Office and Local 324 Hold Health and Safety Training in California

The UFCW Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Office and UFCW Local 324 recently held a health and safety training session for members of UFCW Local 324 in Buena Park, Calif. The OSH Office was invited to participate in the training session with the local.  

Over 200 UFCW Local 324 stewards who work in grocery retail jobs at Vons, Pavilions, Ralphs, Stater Bros. Markets, Super A Foods, Albertsons and Gelson’s participated in the two-day training session, which included an overview of workers’ rights, ergonomic safety, hazard recognition and OSHA standards. The stewards were engaged in the training process and asked questions that were specific to their industry markets. The stewards also felt the training session helped them understand their rights as workers when dealing with management.

Earlier this year, the OSH Office held two health and safety training sessions in Texas for UFCW Local 540 stewards who work in the meatpacking industry.

These health and safety training sessions are available to all UFCW locals. If your local is interested in working with the OSH Office to hold a training session, have your Region Director contact Roy McAllister, the director of the OSH Office, at rmcallister@ufcw.org.

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