PRESS RELEASE: Grocery Workers' Union President Calls for Community's Support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 17, 2020

CONTACT:

Caitlin Blair, cblair@ufcw227.org

Grocery Workers' Union President Calls for Community's Support

The following statement can be attributed to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227 President Bob Blair:

"All over Kentucky and Southern Indiana, our grocery, retail, and healthcare union members are on the frontlines of this public health crisis. As we witness the demand for food and healthcare reach unprecedented levels, our hard-working men and women are working tirelessly to meet the needs of the community they love and call home. We want to thank the customers and people we serve for their incredible support and are asking everyone to please be patient and understanding as we work through this local and national emergency. By standing together, we can and will overcome the challenges no matter what lies ahead."