WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million workers in meatpacking, food processing, grocery, retail, and other essential industries across North America, released a statement in response to the introduction of the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025, which would repeal a federal restriction on striking workers from receiving access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
UFCW International President Marc Perrone said:
“We are proud to support the reintroduction of the Food Secure Strikers Act and applaud Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Representative Alma Adams (D-NC), and Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) for their leadership. No worker should be denied access to basic nutrition simply because they are exercising their right to strike.
“When workers take the brave step to stand together for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, they understand the financial sacrifice they are making. While union strike funds and community support help ease that burden, they are not always enough. This bill would allow striking workers and their families to access SNAP, a critical service that helps put food on the table for millions of Americans in need.
“No one should have to choose between feeding their family and exercising their right to take action for a better future. As more and more workers across the country stand together to improve their workplaces, UFCW stands in full support of policies that protect their rights and their families.”
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The UFCW International is the largest private sector union in the United States, representing 1.2 million workers and their families in meatpacking, food processing, grocery, health care, cannabis, retail, and other essential industries. UFCW members serve our communities in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Learn more about the UFCW at ufcw.org.