UFCW Local 401

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Pursuing misdemeanor charges against SEIU ISWW & @seiuca.org president David Huerta is a gross abuse of power by this administration. The 15 million members of the AFL-CIO stand shoulder to shoulder with David as he fights for justice. aflcio.org/press/releas...

Today, unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta, arrested while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid.

SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.

Our statement:
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Annually, on October 4th, families, survivors, and communities gather on Sisters in Spirit Day to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals (MMIWG2S+). You can find information on vigils taking place across Alberta here: nwac.ca/sisters-in-s...

Pictured is a field of white with text and a picture. The text is on the left side and reads "Employer: Albertsons; Unit Size: 116; Filed: September 18, 2025; Location: Fort Worth, Texas; Industry/positions: Grocery Store. All employees.; Local: UFCW Locals 1000 and 540;" On the bottom there is text that reads "Made by @UnionsElections; @unionelections.bsky.social. Logo property of UFCW." On the right side is the logo of UFCW.

NEW: 116 grocery store workers in Fort Worth are unionizing with UFCW.

Pictured is a field of white with text and a picture. The text is on the left side and reads "Employer: Grand Central Bakery; Unit Size: 48 across 4 locations; Filed: September 22, 2025; Location: Seattle, Washington; Industry/positions: Food and Alcohol. Bakers, baristas, cafe team members, cafe shift leads, culinary leads, and pastry leads; Local: UFCW Local 3000;" On the bottom there is text that reads "Made by @UnionsElections; @unionelections.bsky.social. Logo property of UFCW." On the right side is the logo of UFCW.

NEW: 48 bakery and cafe workers for Grand Central Bakery in Washington are unionizing with UFCW local @ufcw3000.bsky.social.

A picture of UFCW 324 President Andrea Zinder

Our union mourns the sudden loss UFCW 324 President Andrea Zinder. Andrea stood shoulder-to-shoulder with UFCW 3000 in the fight against the Kroger–Albertsons merger, in countless organizing campaigns, and in building worker power. Solidarity forever.✊

Italy's largest union, with over 5.5 million workers, has called a general strike for Friday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla.

And smaller Italian unions have said they will join CGIL's general strike.

SAFEWAY BARGAINING

We were expecting a fight and we got one...

Read our latest Safeway bargaining update and tune in for a Zoom bargaining update on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 4 PM!

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This week in Edmonton, UFCW Local 401 joined HSAA - Union of Health-Care Professionals workers and ATU 569 transit workers in a powerful show of solidarity. A busy day on the ground, demonstrating our unwavering support for these essential workers!

#Solidarity #GoUnion

Are FreshCo and Sobeys really separate? We don’t think so. UFCW 401 is asking the Alberta Labour Relations Board to recognize them as one employer just like UFCW 1518 won in BC. Workers are stronger when we unite. Read more: gounion.ca/news/freshco...

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi Pride is a protest. Pride is unity. Pride is dignity for all. #BetterTogether

Pride is a protest. Pride is a celebration. Pride is dignity for all.

Pride reminds us of what is possible.

Better is possible, Alberta.

Union membership means higher wages, better benefits and a more secure retirement for America’s workers.

If we are going to save the middle class, we have got to expand union organizing in this country.

UCP government pauses their own book ban The UCP government's own incompetence and inability to manage complex files has led to wasted time, wasted money, and unneeded stress.

Once again, the UCP's attempts to distract from their horrific record have backfired. Their own incompetence and inability to manage complex files have led to wasted time, wasted money, and unneeded stress.

Albertans deserve better.

Read my full statement on their book ban 'pause' ⬇️

There is no moral justification for today’s extraordinary concentration of wealth.

It is distorting politics, rigging markets, and granting unprecedented power to a handful of people.

Closing our staggering wealth gap is crucial to the survival of our economy and our democracy.

Thanks so much to all of our members and all the people of Calgary who came out!

Happy Pride from #UFCW401!

A sunny day greeted the dozens of members from our Local who came out to celebrate Calgary Pride! We are always proud to celebrate the queer community and continue the fight for equality for all! #Pride #UnionStrong #401strong

One thing working people across the country can agree on: the labor movement is the one institution they trust to fight for them.

That’s why the Trump administration is so hell-bent on hurting unions. They underestimate workers’ power and solidarity.

Leon W. Russell on the intersection of civil rights and workers' rights "The attack on DEI is racist to its core."

There is no Labor Day without Black Americans.

From trailblazers like A. Philip Randolph to Chris Smalls, Black leaders have been at the forefront of the labor movement since day 1.

NAACP Board Chair Leon W. Russell joins April Ryan to discuss the Trump admin's new assault on labor and diversity.

Trump Moves to Strip More Federal Workers of Union Protections

Trump is trying to push more government agencies to end collective bargaining agreements with federal worker unions.

Why?

Organized labor is standing up to Trump's authoritarian power grab.

Tyrants will do anything to crush dissent. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/u...

Then why are you partnering with AI companies? Why are you taking their money to bring AI into classrooms?

I’ve been a union member since I was five. AI companies have stolen my work. This is a workers’ rights issue.

The nurses at Concord Hospital-Laconia in New Hampshire will soon vote on whether to become the state's first nurse union at a private hospital.

I applaud this courageous effort and strongly support SEIU 1984 in their campaign.

If you know a shop steward who you think deserves the spotlight, contact us at media@ufcw401.ab.ca and let us know! #401strong #unionstrong #stewards #Spotlight

UFCW 401's Steward Spotlight celebrates the hard working shop stewards who play such a crucial role in supporting their colleagues in their workplace. This week, we talked with Andrew Rosher, a veteran Millwright at Canada Malting!
#401strong #unionstrong #stewards #Spotlight

Safeway workers took the message all the way to Sobeys’ backyard in Nova Scotia.
The company is rolling back wages and threatening jobs while raking in $160 million in 3 months.
Now the pressure is on, and bargaining starts Sept. 30.
We’re not asking for the moon, just fairness. shorturl.at/zur0l

At UFCW Local 401, women are the backbone of our union and the driving force behind change. This Women’s Equality Day, we’re lifting up the voices & work of women leading the way in our workplaces. Equality isn’t just a value — it’s a movement: tinyurl.com/3wp9rfx8

SMART Union member Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by ICE this morning during a routine check in.

This comes just three days after a federal judge released him from custody.

The Trump administration is now threatening to deport Kilmar to Uganda.

Black and white image of Marsha P Johnson. Her hair is blonde and she wears a fur coat over a sparkly black dress.

Happy birthday Marsha P. Johnson, visionary and fiery Black trans activist who birthed a movement. She’d by 80 today, and should still be alive.

Her legacy is one of revolutionary advocacy for global LGBTQ+ liberation. Her life is a testament to the need for sex worker rights & decriminalization.

In Red Deer, Alberta, 35 Temporary Foreign Workers and migrant workers from the Olymel pork processing facility gathered on Saturday, August 23rd for more than just a presentation—they came together in solidarity, hope, and determination. shorturl.at/ECp08

Alone among Canadian provinces, Alberta wants to charge your family for COVID vaccines; and experts warn that this is yet another barrier to crucial health care access for Albertans. We will be addressing this issue at our next General Membership Meeting: tinyurl.com/25sxm8bf