Posts Tagged: UFCW Local 540

Four UFCW leaders were recently elected to the Executive Board of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA).

Four UFCW leaders were recently elected to the Executive Board of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) at the 20th National Membership Convention. Johnny Rodriguez, President of UFCW Local 540, and Rick Icaza, President of UFCW Local 770, were elected as National Vice Presidents of the Executive Board. Esther Lopez, UFCW International Vice President and Director of the Civil Rights and Community Action Department, and Michael Calderon, Assistant to the President of UFCW Local 919 were also elected to the Executive Board. LCLAA is a national organization representing the interests of approximately 2 million Latino/a trade unionist throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Cargill workers in Fort Worth, Texas, voted to join UFCW Local 540.

Cargill workers in Fort Worth, Texas, voted to join UFCW Local 540. There are more than 200 workers at the ground beef processing plant where they produce hamburger patties and sausage.  Workers decided to come together for a union voice for several reasons. Workers claim that many of their peers have been unjustly fired. And, they say verbal abuse and disrespect on the job are common. When the company threatened to cut wages, workers went into action to fight back.

With a union voice and a union contract through UFCW Local 540, workers say they are looking forward to dignity and respect on the job, good wages, and affordable benefits.