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Issue #7 - Summer 2026
Union Chants for Grocery Strikes
Not sure what to do on the picket line? Try a union chant or song! Does anyone on the picket line play an instrument, like a guitar? Have them bring it along to play!
Jacobin: “Unionized Grocery Workers Are a Sleeping Giant”
The UFCW is America's largest private-sector union, but its grocery workers are among the lowest-paid union members in the country. Reformers say building union democracy and national coordination can change that.
UFCW Local 7 Announces Two-Week ULP Strike at King Soopers
Ten thousand members of UFCW Local 7 will be on ULP strike at 77 King Soopers locations across Colorado. The two-week strike will start at 5 AM on Thursday, February 6th.
Sign the Pledge: Stand in Solidarity for Coordinated Bargaining
Stand in solidarity for coordinated bargaining!
Subpar Kroger Contract Offer Leads UFCW Local 7 Members To Take Strike Authorization Votes
Thousands of members of UFCW Local 7 at King Soopers (Kroger) are voting to authorize a strike this week, from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1st. Read the details of the company’s offer — and what it could mean for you.
2 Million SEIU Members Rejoin AFL-CIO
On Wednesday, January 8th, the two million member-strong Service Employees International Union (SEIU) announced it would be rejoining the AFL-CIO. This will bring the AFL-CIO to nearly 15 million members across the country.
NorCal Grocery Rank and File Gear Up for Contract Expiration
Rank and file grocery members from across Northern California gathered in Sacramento this weekend for a workshop on building member power from the bottom up. Members discussed how to get coworkers involved to organize a contract campaign on the shop floor.
Organizing Workshop: “How to Expand Your Reach as a (Reform) Organizer”
Join EW4D for our sixth and final organizing webinar, "How to Expand Your Reach as a (Reform) Organizer". Register here.
Why You Should NOT Decertify Your Union
Many union members can be unhappy with their union representation — and often, rightfully so. But that doesn’t mean you should decertify your union. Read four reasons why, and four actions you can take to build union power instead.