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Become a dues-paying member of Essential Workers for a Democratic UFCW (EWDU), the rank-and-file reform movement fighting for a stronger, more democratic UFCW. Membership dues are $30/year or $15/year for part-timers and retirees.

EWDU membership is kept confidential from employers and union officials. EWDU membership is open to any and all UFCW members. You must be a UFCW member to join EWDU.
We reserve the right to exclude those who are opposed to EWDU or its principles as outlined in the Essential Workers’ Bill of Rights. Membership dues are not tax-deductible.

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Become an official member of Essential Workers for a Democratic UFCW (EWDU). Essential Workers for a Democratic UFCW is a rank-and-file reform caucus of the UFCW. EWDU membership is kept confidential from employers and union officials. EWDU membership is open to any and all UFCW members. We reserve the right to exclude those who are opposed to EWDU or its principles.

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