UFCW 227 is the Union for Distillery Workers
Our members are experts in their fields in this growing industry and produce a variety of quality spirits.
UFCW Local 227 represents hundreds of distillery and spirit workers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Local 227 currently represents workers at Wild Turkey, Jim Beam and Glenmore (Sazerac). We believe that every distillery worker should have a say in their schedules, wages and benefits - backed by a union contract.
No matter your questions, we’re here to answer them and serve you. No experience with unions? Not sure how to organize a union in Kentucky or Southern Indiana? No problem! We’re here to answer all your questions about how to organize and start a union.
UFCW 227 has a proud history of negotiating strong contracts for hard-working people at distilleries that include wage increases, comprehensive and affordable health care and retirement benefits, paid time off and workplace safety.
This is my first time having a union job and I love it. The union fights for us to have job security.
Janel
Working for a job with a union has been life changing for me. I have better income, better health coverage and job security. There is definitely strength in numbers.
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Ready to start a union at your distillery?
Begin the process of organizing a union in Kentucky or Southern Indiana by talking to one of our experienced organizers.
