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We are over 16,000 of New York's best Grocery Workers fighting for better wages, benefits and communities.
*Attention* Our General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday December 10th, 2025 @ 7.P.M in person. The General Membership Meeting will be streamed on YouTube, at approximately 7:30 P.M. We will see you soon and remember to stay safe and healthy
02.12.2025 19:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to, UFCW Local 1500 member, J Efrén Antunes Garcia from Food Bazaar. He has been a Local 1500 member for 17 years! You can usually find J in the dairy department, where he is always able to assist customers with any dairy questions. #MemberMondays
01.12.2025 21:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Thanksgiving from your UFCW Local 1500 family!
27.11.2025 20:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanksgiving starts long before the turkey hits the oven — and it starts with our members.
UFCW Local 1500 grocery workers help our communities prepare, shop, and celebrate the holiday season. Thanksgiving Starts here at UFCW Local 1500. 🦃
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*Attention* Our General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday December 10th, 2025 @ 7.P.M in person. The General Membership Meeting will be streamed on YouTube, at approximately 7:30 P.M. We will see you soon and remember to stay safe and healthy
25.11.2025 14:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to UFCW Local 1500 member, Juletzi Arias Flores from Food Bazaar. Juletzi has worked in the front end department for 1 year. Make sure to say hello and thank you, to Juletzi for help making Thanksgiving happen this year.
24.11.2025 21:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last night, the new Fairway retail store contract was overwhelmingly ratified!
A huge thank you to our bargaining committee and thank you to all of our members who came out to vote and make your voices heard.
Please donate new, unwrapped toys to our UFCW Local 1500 Toy Drive. You may drop off the toys at our union office: 425 Merrick Avenue Westbury, NY 11590, or give them to your union representative. We will collect donations until Wednesday, December 17th 2025
18.11.2025 19:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to Mousumi Baidya. Mousumi has been a proud UFCW Local 1500 member since 2009 and works as a Customer Service Clerk at Stop & Shop. #MousumiBaidya #UFCW1500
17.11.2025 20:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Veterans Day from your UFCW Local 1500 family! #UFCW1500 #VeteransDay #1u
11.11.2025 16:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to UFCW Local 1500 member, Emily Felipe from Stop & Shop. Emily has been a part time member for the last 4 years. Be sure to say hello to Emily, next time you are in Stop & Shop. #MemberMondays #EmilyFelipe #UFCW1500
10.11.2025 19:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
All Local 1500 members and children are invited for a free breakfast and a free photo with Santa. So come join your union family and Santa Clause this December 14th from 8 A.M.-11 A.M. Only 2 adults max. per family. All children must be 12 or under.
05.11.2025 20:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to UFCW Local 1500 member, Marlon Hernandez from Aron’s Kissena Farms. He has been a Local 1500 member for 1 year, and currently works FT in the produce department. Be sure to say hello to Marlon. #MemberMondays #MarlonHernandez #UFCW1500
03.11.2025 21:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Halloween
31.10.2025 20:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Halloween from your union family! It’s scary out there, unless you have a union. #HappyHalloween #UFCW1500
31.10.2025 15:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It’s scary out there…unless you’ve got a union! Visit www.ufcw1500.org/union-benefits/legal-plan/ for more information!
21.10.2025 20:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Remember to shop union this spooky season! Candy and Products made by fellow Union Members! #ShopUnion #UnionStrong #UnionMade #Halloween
17.10.2025 21:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to Carol Robinson. Carol has been a proud UFCW Local 1500 member since 2021 and works in the Produce Department at ShopRite. #MemberMondays #CarolRobinson #UFCW1500
13.10.2025 14:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Columbus Day! and Honoring the strength, culture, and legacy of Indigenous peoples.
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day from UFCW Local 1500.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #Solidarity #UFCW1500”
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to UFCW Local 1500 member, Rita Jairam from Five and One Keyfood. Rita has been a Local 1500 member for 24 years, and works part time in the deli department. #MemberMondays #RitaJairam #UFCW1500 #MyUnionHasValue
06.10.2025 18:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Each year we award thousands of dollars in scholarships to our members and their dependents. Be sure to apply to our Local 1500 Scholarship before the December 31st deadline! #UFCW1500Scholarships #MyUnionHasValue #1u
29.09.2025 21:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Each year we award thousands of dollars in scholarships to our members and their dependents. Be sure to apply to our Local 1500 Scholarship before the December 31st deadline! #UFCW1500Scholarships #MyUnionHasValue #1u
29.09.2025 20:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to UFCW Local 1500 member, Berenice Ramirez from Shop Rite. Berenice has been a Local 1500 member for 22 years and works part time as a front end runner. Thank you Berenice for 22 years of membership. #MemberMondays #BereniceRamirez #UFCW1500 #1u
22.09.2025 18:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Check out the Advocate Fall 2025 edition for the latest update on your union news. Be sure to check out page 6 for "Remembering Fred Walter Sr.", and page 8 & 9 to see photos recapping our Shop Steward Seminar.
#TheAdvocateFall2025 #UFCW1500
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We’re thrilled to announce the UFCW Childcare Grant, supporting our hardworking members with their childcare needs. Below are the qualifications applicants must have. Download the Child Care Application
Here: www.ufcw1500.org/childcaregra...
Earlier today, our Local 1500 Secretary-Treasurer Aly Waddy was sworn in as a vice president on the executive board of the UFCW New York & New Jersey District Council. Join us in congratulating Aly!!
15.09.2025 23:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to UFCW Local 1500 member, Carly Leete from Stop & Shop. Carly has been a Local 1500 member for 10 years, and works full time as the Grocery Manager. Be sure to say hello to Carly next time you are in Stop & Shop. #MemberMondays #CarlyLeete #1u
15.09.2025 15:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On this September 11th, we pause to reflect on the lives we lost and the bravery shown on that tragic day in 2001. We remember the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call with courage and compassion. UFCW Local 1500 stands together in honor, gratitude, and remembrance.
11.09.2025 15:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Watch our September 2025 General Membership Meeting on YouTube Live at approximately 7:30 P.M ! Click the link below.
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This #MemberMonday we would like to introduce you to, our UFCW Local 1500 member, Zoe Holmes-Hunter from Tops Market. Zoe is a part time front end runner, who has been a union member for 1 year.#MemberMondays #ZoeHolmesHunter #UFCW1500
08.09.2025 19:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
