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UFCW is the union for Grocery Workers. We work with people in grocery stores all across the country to get them the wages and benefits they deserve — all backed by a union contract. We believe that ALL grocery workers are essential and always have been.

911 (Krogers)

Within the past two decades the UFCW has seen a string a crimes by former union leaders: Joseph C. Talarico was sent to prison for embezzling nearly $1 million from the organization, and Mickey Kasparian was sacked by the AFL-CIO (which UFCW is a member of) for sexual discrimination and harassment.

The UFCW is about workers helping workers improve working and living standards. When we unite for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, we help protect and improve the livelihoods of all workers.

UFCW Local 5 (Safeway)

UFCW Canada members enjoy as many as 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, compared to non-unionized employees who, on average, receive only 2 weeks of vacation per year. Members also enjoy an average of 6 to 8 paid sick days per year, and up to 5 paid bereavement days.

Joining together in unions enables workers to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace. There are millions of union members in America from all walks of life.

Across the country, UFCW represents hard-working Canadians in almost every aspect of the private sector, including the grocery, food processing, hotel and hospitality, food service, restaurant, and health care industries.