Learn about how United Way can help you and your family in times of need.
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It's not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label. Below is a wide range of gift possibilities, from clothes to games to sports equipment and more, made by union-members across the country.
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Union Plus Scholarship Program is accepting applications for 2024, find out eligibility and how to apply here.
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The holiday season can bring a lot of stress especially to many of our union brothers and sisters. We have complied some tips to beat the holiday stress.
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Your ticket to Kentucky Kingdom on Labor Day also gets you in to view the car show at Mike Linnings Seafood Restaurant. Car and Bike show hosted by the United Labor Picnic.
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If you have not registered for your Lifemart union discounts you are missing out. Signing up is simple and you will have unlimited access to so many discounts offered only to union members.
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EGCC is no longer able to offer the Free College Benefit for new students beginning in the Fall semester 2023. As an alternative to EGCC’s now discontinued “Free College” member benefit and we will be launching the new UFCW’s Discount Union College Benefit ahead of the upcoming school year.
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Progressive discipline means that an employee should be given the opportunity to learn from their mistake(s) and be able to correct their behavior.
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On April 28th, 2023 the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act went into effect and on June 27th, 2023 the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act officially went into effect. Both of these nationwide laws provide pregnant workers with additional protections that will keep themselves and their babies healthy.
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Unions benefit all workers, but during Pride month we wanted to take a look at how exactly unions can and have shown up for our LGBTQ+ family.
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On February 3rd, 2023, UFCW 227 member Imanitwitaho Zachee (pronounced Za-shay) was murdered by a co-worker outside of our JBS plant in Louisville, KY. We mourn the loss of a member of our union family to such tragic and senseless violence. Our union is a place where everyone belongs and we remain committed to working hard so that every member receives the respect and justice they deserve.
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This Sunday we celebrate Juneteenth (June plus nineteenth). It marks the date in 1865 when enslaved Texans learned they would be free - 2 1/2 years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is more than an observance of freedom, it is a time to recognize the challeneges those who fight injustice have always faced.
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Pride month is typically celebrated in June (and sometimes in October too) in rural and urban areas all across America and the world. It is a time to reaffirm our commitment to fight for equality and justice for all Americans.
As we celebrate Pride Month we wanted to take a look back at the history behind celebrating Pride.
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The first year for UFCW 227 teams at the March for Babies is in the books! We loved supporting our new partners at March of Dimes, and cant wait for 2024.
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Here are 5 mistakes Union Stewards make that can and should be avoided.
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Everything you need to know before you cast your ballot in Kentucky’s Primary Election!
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Throughout April, we commemorate Earth Month with marches, rallies, volunteer events, and more. United together, we’ll drive a year of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to a sustainable and equitable future for our planet. Check out how you can participate.
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UFCW 227 is partnering with March of Dimes! By supporting their walks to raise money we can all help achieve the goal to have more healthy moms and strong babies.
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