How unions make work better
"When the UFCW offered me the chance to start a 2-year program to become a certified butcher, it was an incredible opportunity, and I didn’t hesitate. That’s the difference the UFCW makes. It rewards our hard work."
Domico Kelly UFCW Local 3000
Issues UFCW fights for
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Fighting for Better Wages and Benefits
Union workers earn 13% more than nonunion workers, here’s how we do it.
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Empowering Cannabis Workers
The UFCW has spent over a decade advocating for cannabis workers and fighting to establish critical labor protections to ensure that workers are growing strong.
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Fair Scheduling and Leave
Time off for you, school, family or your community - fair scheduling makes it happen.
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Access to Affordable Health Care
94% of union workers are covered by high-quality workplace healthcare.
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Making Workplaces Safer
No one should be injured at work, that’s why the UFCW is a national leader in the fight for safer workplaces.
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Protecting Good Jobs
You shouldn’t be able to be fired or disciplined for no reason. That’s why forming a union or joining the one in your workplace guarantees that you have real job security.
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Making Workplaces More Equitable
Union contracts provide additional rights that help makes sure you have a fair playing field for success at work.
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Keeping Jobs Safe from Automation and AI Technology
The face of work is changing - how do we respond and what can we do?
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The Right to Retire
Your years of hard work should be rewarded with a safe and secure retirement.
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Championing Worker Rights
We’re all in this together - that’s why we give back to our communities and build not just a better workplace but a better place to live.
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What can a union do for you?
Union 101
Organize and unionize your workplace
Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate together for bigger paychecks, stronger benefits and better lives? If you are, the steps to joining the UFCW are simple.