WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marc Perrone, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), celebrated Third Shift Workers Day – the day that honors the more than 25 percent of American workers who labor overnight and into the early morning hours – with the following statement.
“Thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of third shift workers, millions of American families are able to enjoy a better life. Whether it’s working through the night to prepare fresh food for the morning, restocking store shelves, or taking care of our loved ones in the hospital, the hard-working men and women of the UFCW who work the third shift provide an incredible value that too often goes unnoticed or taken for granted. So to our members, and everyone who works through the night so that we can all enjoy the day – we thank you. Thank you for making our communities better. Thank you for making a real difference in so many lives all across this nation.”
Background
- According to multiple studies, shift work is much harder on the body and mind. The risk of workplace injuries, obesity and depression are all increased if a person works at night.
- Despite these risks, there is no federal law requiring third shift workers to be provided with any extra pay or benefits.
- UFCW is proud to negotiate premium pay for third shift workers into our contracts to help provide them with the better life they’ve earned.
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The UFCW is the largest private sector union in the United States, representing 1.3 million professionals and their families in grocery stores, meatpacking, food processing, retail shops and other industries. Learn more about the UFCW at www.ufcw.org.