In 1947, Rustin participated in the first Freedom Ride across the South, known as the “Journey of Reconciliation” to protest the segregation of interstate bus travel. In Chapel Hill, N.C., local authorities charged Rustin and three white protesters with violating the state's segregation laws. Convicted, they were sentenced to 30 days of hard labor on a chain gang. Rustin's description of his ordeal in the New York Post sparked prison reform in the state and led to abolition of the convict labor system there.

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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Valentine’s Day is coming up, but don’t worry - your UFCW 227 membership gives you access to tons of different discounts of the perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day.

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Did you know that UFCW 227 has a scholarship fund that could give you money to go to school?

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Kathy McKinley a proud Union member since 2000 has a loving story about the adoption of her 2 grandsons that she would graciously like to share with her Local 227 Family.

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"If we ask if he lost the battle? At the end, we will say no. He didn't lose. He might die, but he died for a cause. And his cause is still alive today! We need people like him to be our guiding light in everything we do." -- Gregory Karahalios, Greek Consul General

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Now is the time to start planning for your Health Screening that is designed to identify any potential risks present with your basic health.  It is not a replacement for seeing your physician, but a way to educate you and prepare you with questions for your physician should it be recommended that you be seen. 

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Our union not only negotiates contracts with wage increases, paid time off, and health benefits; we also negotiate discounts to make your hard earned money go further. Use your union discount to send birthday, anniversary, or any occasion gifts for the people you love.

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With outside temperatures starting to soar, now is the time to make sure employers are taking the steps necessary to protect workers from heat stress and heat-related illness. Heat can cause more than just discomfort. Exposure to high heat and high humidity can be life threatening. Employers should make sure workers know the signs, symptoms and appropriate first-aid procedures for serious heat illnesses.

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Have you ever wanted to learn more about Labor history? Most of us know the impact being part of a union family has had on our lives, but we haven’t had the opportunity to learn much about where we come from, the impact we’ve had on all workers, or how unions strengthen the economy.    We’ve gathered some books (some for kids!), movies, and videos for you to watch or share with your friends, children, or new co-workers.

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