In Latest Attack on Unions, Trump Administration Cuts More Federal Union Rights
On Thursday, August 29th, President Trump issued an executive order axing union contracts for hundreds of federal workers, including workers at NASA and the National Weather Service. All in all, the Trump administration’s executive orders have terminated collective bargaining rights for more than one million union workers in the public sector.
What is Strike Readiness?
Eric Marcuz, a rank and file member of UFCW Local 8 and union activist in local reform group “At What Cost” shares what we mean when we talk about strike readiness. Watch and share the video here.
‘What To Do When You Vote No’: an Organizing Workshop for UFCW Local 1059 Members
Click here to register for our Zoom organizing workshop, “What To Do When You Vote No” on Thursday, August 28, 7 PM ET - 8:30 PM ET. Members of UFCW Local 1059 voted no on Kroger’s insulting contract that would have continued to keep union members falling behind. Now what?
Everything You Need to Know About UFCW Strike Benefits
Strike benefits are an important part of supporting striking workers to last one day longer than the company. But many UFCW members are left in the dark about their strike benefits. This explainer is designed to demystify UFCW strike benefits — and how we can make them better.
Federal Judge Dismisses Bogus King Soopers Lawsuit Against UFCW Local 7
In a major win for coordinated bargaining, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 to dismiss Kroger chain King Soopers’ lawsuit against UFCW Local 7 in Colorado.
Indiana Kroger Rank and File Rally for a Fair Contract
On Sunday, August 3, workers from across Indiana organized a rank and file press conference and rally to demand a fair Kroger contract and more transparency from union leadership. Rank and file member Laurie Gorden describes how they did it and what she took away from the experience.
Labor Notes: ‘8,000 Indiana Kroger Workers Vote Down Contract a Second Time’
Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700 members across Indiana voted on July 10 and 11 to reject a tentative agreement covering 8,000 Kroger retail workers. This is the second contract Kroger workers have rejected, after 74 percent voted down the first offer in May.
8000 Indiana Kroger Grocery Workers Reject Contract for the Second Time
Members of UFCW Local 700 voted down a second tentative agreement with Kroger, citing subpar wage increases that threaten workers with poverty.
Over 60,000 Grocery Workers Reach Tentative Agreement in Colorado and Southern California
Over 60,000 grocery store workers have reached tentative agreements with Kroger and Albertsons this week, after months of organizing.