Official Member Only Newsletter - January 2021

A Message from President Bob Blair and

Secretary Treasurer Paul L. Whiteley Jr.

"We continue to fight companies and the government to step up and do what is necessary to make sure you are protected, supported, appreciated and paid. We understand what you’re up against, while most companies only care about how much money they’re making.

It is our sincere belief that the work you do is always essential. By standing together, we have the ability to negotiate for better protections in the workplace and stronger policies to protect you and your fellow members."

Read more from the President and Secretary Treasurer by clicking here.

Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet!

Achieve your goals, have fun, or start something new!

Buy your first home, downsize, or get your family more space! 

UFCW 227 members can get a deal when buying a house that can include hardship help, low down payments, a gift card at closing, and other unique union member benefits. With offers through WellsFargo or Union Plus Mortgage Company, you are sure to find the loan that works for you and your family!

How about a dream getaway or any getaway! 

No matter if you are planning to go all out or take a simple weekend trip there are great discounts on car rentals, hotels, restaurants and more! So before you dig into your travel plans make sure to spend a few minutes looking into your options at MyUFCW.org, and stretch that hard earned money as far as it will go!

For more ways your union membership can help you make 2021 a great year click here.

Stay Up to Date: Kentucky and Indiana Vaccination Phases

We are all eagerly awaiting our turn getting one of the COVID-19 vaccines, and as frontline workers it is not only important to us, but important to our communities that we do. Kentucky and Indiana will have slightly different plans, and as each state figures out how many doses of the vaccine they have on hand they may make changes to these plans. To find the most updated information visit Kentucky’s COVID-19 vaccine website or the Indiana COVID-19 vaccine website.

Currently most UFCW 227 members are in Phase 1c in Kentucky and Phase 2 in Indiana. You can find out more about exactly who is listed in each phase and where each state is currently in their vaccine plans here.

COVID-19 By the Numbers: Kentucky and Indiana

Knowing where your state and county stands on its COVID-19 trends is an essential part of protecting yourselves and your family's health. As numbers continue to rise we want to help you stay informed.

Here is a closer look at the states where our UFCW Local 227 members live and work. The CDC reports that as of January 15, 2021

Kentucky
Over 313,282 cases reported
26741 of those recorded in the last 7 days

Indiana
Over 574,119 cases reported
34,890 of those recorded in the last 7 days

We mourn the 2,991 in KY, and 9,163 in IN who have lost their lives to this deadly virus.

For those that would like to access daily results they can be found on the CDC’s official website https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker

Union Benefits for Any Age: Helpful Union Discounts

No matter where you are in life your union membership provides valuable benefits for you and your family to live your best life! Note: Most of these benefits you can use at whatever stage of life you’re in!

Read more about union discounts and programs.

Nominate a Co-worker to Be Highlighted on #MemberMonday

Let us know about the special things you and your coworkers do, and you just might see them highlighted on our website and social media!