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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 02/10/2026

This week, we kicked off our series of meetings with shop stewards from Giant and Safeway and we're off to a great start! We were proud to honor three outstanding stewards this week. Congratulations Antoinetta, Brenda, and Lavita! Thank you for your service!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 15/09/2026

We were proud to honor three outstanding stewards - Payton from Kroger 817 in Madison, Krystle from Kroger 813 in Morgantown, and Heath from Kroger 788 in Barboursville. Congratulations y'all!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 15/09/2026

We had an excellent meeting last week with our Kroger shop stewards from our West Virginia contract stores. Thank you to all of our stewards for your service to your fellow union members!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 08/09/2026

THANK YOU to all of the members and supporters who joined us at Kroger actions last week! We won't stand by while Kroger freezes our wages and tries to keep us out of our union contract!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 10/08/2026

Join cannabis union members from across the country for our fourth quarterly National Cannabis Union Call! 🗓️ Sunday, August 16 ⏰ 7pm Eastern 👉 Register: www.ufcw400.org/2026/06/23/a...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 30/07/2026

We had an excellent meeting with our shop stewards from smaller employers in the DMV area. Thank you to our stewards for all you do to support your coworkers and fellow union members! 💪

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 25/06/2026

We are deeply saddened to report the loss of a dedicated member and former UFCW Local 400 Recording Secretary, Vivian Sigouin. We are grateful for her many years of dedication and service to UFCW Local 400 and her fellow union members. We will miss her dearly. www.foundandsons.com/obituaries/v...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 19/06/2026

Many thanks to Antoine Thompson for stopping by to talk to our members at Shoppers Food in Clinton! Antoine is running for Maryland District 25 Delegate and we are proud to endorse him. Primary Election Day is June 23. Make a plan to vote! Find your local polling place at elections.maryland.gov

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 09/06/2026

Dora is a proud union member who has worked in the meat department at Kroger 730 in Elkins, W.Va. for 48 years (wow!). She has a milestone birthday coming up at the end of the month. From all of us at UFCW Local 400, happy birthday Dora! 🎉

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 29/05/2026

Today we're excited to host a visit from @aparnafordc.bsky.social in our UFCW Local 400 union grocery stores in DC! DC's primary election is on June 16 and ballots are out now! Make a plan to vote early, by mail, or in person. Get all the info you need to cast your vote at dcboe.org

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 28/05/2026

Congratulations to our members at The Apothecarium dispensary on winning their first union contract! Cannabis workers throughout Maryland are unionizing for better jobs. Check out our directory of UFCW union dispensaries at ufcw400.org/mdcannabis

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 06/05/2026

🎓Thinking about going back to school? UFCW wants to help! UFCW members and their families can now apply to receive one of three full-ride undergraduate scholarships to Franklin University! Applications are due by May 22, 2026. Apply today at www.ufcw400.org/fullride

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 28/04/2026

We had a great time at the 2nd Annual Labor in the Park in Charlottesville! Thank you to everyone who came out and to our fellow unions on a wonderful event!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 20/04/2026

Happy 4/20! Celebrate by supporting your local UFCW cannabis workers using our guide to union dispensaries in Maryland: www.ufcw400.org/mdcannabis

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 15/04/2026

Join cannabis union members from across the country for our third quarterly National Cannabis Union Call! Come chill with other UFCW cannabis members from across the country and hear their inspiring stories. 🗓️ 7pm, Sun, May 3 🔗 Register: www.ufcw400.org/26may3

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 08/04/2026

🎓 Earn your degree debt-free! UFCW members and their families can now apply to receive one of three full-ride undergraduate scholarships to Franklin University! See the full list of programs offered and get started on your application by May 22, 2026: www.ufcw400.org/fullride

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 16/03/2026

Congratulations to our members at Boar's Head on winning a strong new union contract! The four-year agreement adds an additional holiday, maintains affordable health care, and provides generous across-the-board raises. Way to go! www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/14/b...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 10/03/2026

Labor Night in Annapolis was a powerful showing of the Maryland labor movement! 💪 Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 09/03/2026

Happy Women’s History Month! From those who organized in the earliest days of the labor movement to those leading our fights today, women have helped shape every path to victory. It is through their contributions, past & present, that our union is stronger, more inclusive, and ready for the future.

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 04/03/2026

Workers at the Apothecarium cannabis dispensary in Nottingham, Md. are voting to unionize with UFCW Local 27 and our members Nick and Victor from the Burtonsville location have a special message: VOTE UNION YES! This is what solidarity looks like! 💪

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 04/03/2026

We had a great meeting with Maryland Governor Wes Moore yesterday! Our very own Jane St. Louis from Safeway in Damascus, Md., along with Heather, Madison and Kayla from our staff were grateful to get time to discuss issues facing our members.

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 01/03/2026

On Monday, March 9 at 6pm, union members from across Maryland and DC are heading to Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis for the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO’s Labor Night. When labor shows up, power listens. Wear your union gear. Bring your crew. Let’s show lawmakers what solidarity looks like.

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 26/02/2026

Congratulations to workers at Politics and Prose bookstores in Washington, DC on winning a new contract! Workers won key improvements over their first contract, including wage boosts, retention language, an additional holiday, and more. www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/26/p...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 25/02/2026

Today, we're proud to announce our endorsement of Dyana Forester for DC Council At-Large! Dyana previously served as our Director of Political & Community Affairs and later the President of the Washington Metropolitan Labor Council. She knows how to get things done! www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/25/u...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 24/02/2026

On Friday, the Alliance delivered a comprehensive package proposal to Kaiser Permanente that resolves and protects our National Agreement. Our message to KP is clear: It’s time to settle the National Agreement! #StopTheDelay #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 21/02/2026

Grocery stores across the country are switching from traditional printed labels to electronic shelf labels (ESLs), enabling them to change prices in an instant. But it does not need to be this way. Policymakers can step in to ban the use of ESLs in your stores. 🗣️ www.ufcw.org/actions/camp...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 18/02/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship Program! Get the details and apply today: www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/13/a...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 16/02/2026

Shop steward Cheryl Brown from Kroger #537 in Virginia Beach put together another outstanding display for Black History Month this year. Her display last year was excellent too! Nice work Cheryl!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 13/02/2026

The votes are in! Giant & Safeway members voted to approve extensions to our union contracts with: ✅ Improved Tier 2 pension benefits ✅ No changes to out-of-pocket health care costs ✅ Extended wage scales and annual raises www.ufcw400.org/26approved

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 09/02/2026

Kaiser Permanente can try to divide us, but Alliance unions remain united — check out the many ways we’re standing together. #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #StopTheDelay #OneAlliance ✊ ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 05/02/2026

This week, the Alliance delivered our letter to Kaiser Permanente leadership demanding they return to the National Bargaining table and all open local tables to negotiate fair contracts for our members.

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 03/02/2026

We had a great showing at the Virginia AFL-CIO lobby day! Our members spent the day meeting with lawmakers to push for paid sick leave, heat safety standards, and more policies to benefit our members in Virginia. Thank you to all of the legislators who took the time to meet with us!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 27/01/2026

As a UFCW member, you and your family are eligible for an exclusive scholarship through the Union Plus Scholarship Program! Awards range from $500 to $4,000 for study beginning in the Fall of 2026. Don't miss out! Apply by January 31 at unionplus.org

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 16/01/2026

Kaiser, Stop the Delay! Contract Today! Alliance leaders demand that we resume national bargaining and reach a fair National Agreement for our members at Kaiser Permanente. #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance #StopTheDelay ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 15/01/2026

A message from Alliance members – Kaiser Permanente needs to return to the table and settle the contracts in good faith! #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance #StopTheDelay ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 07/01/2026

As a UFCW member, you and your family are eligible for an exclusive scholarship through the Union Plus Scholarship Program! Awards range from $500 to $4,000 for study beginning in the Fall of 2026. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. Learn more and apply today: www.ufcw400.org/2026/01/06/a...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 01/01/2026

Here’s to a 2026 where workers’ voices are louder, unions are stronger, and battles are won! 🎉

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 26/12/2025

Happy Kwanzaa🕯️ We wish you and your loved ones seven days of joy, reflection, and celebration!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 25/12/2025

Together, we make spirits (and workplaces) bright.🎄 Merry Christmas!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 17/12/2025

Our very own Gary Southall, UFCW Local 400 Service Director for West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, was recently inducted into the S.W. District Labor Council Hall of Fame! Congratulations Gary! www.wvnews.com/jacksonnews/...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 15/12/2025

Happy first night of Hanukkah 🕎 We wish your family a holiday filled with warmth and the spirit of enduring light!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 13/12/2025

We're having a blast at the Smithfield Christmas parade today! 🎄 ☃️ Happy holidays everyone!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 12/12/2025

Find that perfect gift with the help of our retail members! Whether it’s a big holiday surprise or a small stocking stuffer, your support goes a long way for the workers making the holidays happen. Visit ufcw400.org/holidays for a list of UFCW Local 400 retailers for your union-made celebration.

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 10/12/2025

Shout out to our amazing shop stewards at Macy's! Thank you for your service! 💙 💛

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 05/12/2025

Looking for a gift for the bookworm in your life? Don’t give your hard-earned money to a union-busting behemoth like Amazon. Instead, support UFCW Local 400 members by shopping at union bookstores like Politics and Prose and Solid State Books in Washington, DC! www.ufcw400.org/2023/12/11/s...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 25/11/2025

It’s never too late to finish what you started. As a UFCW member, you can prepare for your GED test online, completely free, and on your schedule. Let’s get it done together: www.ufcw.org/ged

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 17/11/2025

THANK YOU to all of our Kroger shop stewards in West Virginia! We had an excellent meeting last week and we are so grateful to each and every one of you for your service. 💙 💛

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 12/11/2025

This Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and lasting impact of indigenous people throughout our nation's history. We are proud to honor our indigenous members, past and present, for their vital contributions to the labor movement and UFCW!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 10/11/2025

Shop stewards are the backbone of our union and it is a powerful experience whenever we get together. Many thanks to our stewards from Kroger and plants in Virginia on our great meetings last week!

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 08/11/2025

National contract bargaining with Kaiser Permanente continues, with our Alliance of Health Care Unions holding firm. Overall, KP’s movement is still too little and too slow. It’s time for KP to pick up the pace and show real progress! Read the latest: www.ufcw400.org/2025/11/07/k...

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