We have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente on a new union contract after months of negotiations. Now it is time to put it up for a vote! Get the details here: www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/17/m...

Congratulations to our members at Boar's Head on winning a strong new union contract! The four-year agreement adds an additional holiday, maintains affordable health care, and provides generous across-the-board raises. Way to go! www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/14/b...

After months of negotiations – and the strong solidarity shown by caregivers at the bargaining table and on the picket line – your UFCW bargaining team can announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente. www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/11/t...

Labor Night in Annapolis was a powerful showing of the Maryland labor movement! 💪 Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Happy Women’s History Month! From those who organized in the earliest days of the labor movement to those leading our fights today, women have helped shape every path to victory. It is through their contributions, past & present, that our union is stronger, more inclusive, and ready for the future.

Workers at the Apothecarium cannabis dispensary in Nottingham, Md. are voting to unionize with UFCW Local 27 and our members Nick and Victor from the Burtonsville location have a special message: VOTE UNION YES! This is what solidarity looks like! 💪

We had a great meeting with Maryland Governor Wes Moore yesterday! Our very own Jane St. Louis from Safeway in Damascus, Md., along with Heather, Madison and Kayla from our staff were grateful to get time to discuss issues facing our members.

On Monday, March 9 at 6pm, union members from across Maryland and DC are heading to Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis for the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO’s Labor Night. When labor shows up, power listens. Wear your union gear. Bring your crew. Let’s show lawmakers what solidarity looks like.

Congratulations to workers at Politics and Prose bookstores in Washington, DC on winning a new contract! Workers won key improvements over their first contract, including wage boosts, retention language, an additional holiday, and more. www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/26/p...

UFCW Local 400 seeks a Lead Organizer (Spanish/English bilingual) to be based in Landover, MD. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ufcw400.org @ufcw.bsky.social

Today, we're proud to announce our endorsement of Dyana Forester for DC Council At-Large! Dyana previously served as our Director of Political & Community Affairs and later the President of the Washington Metropolitan Labor Council. She knows how to get things done! www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/25/u...

On Friday, the Alliance delivered a comprehensive package proposal to Kaiser Permanente that resolves and protects our National Agreement. Our message to KP is clear: It’s time to settle the National Agreement! #StopTheDelay #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

Grocery stores across the country are switching from traditional printed labels to electronic shelf labels (ESLs), enabling them to change prices in an instant. But it does not need to be this way. Policymakers can step in to ban the use of ESLs in your stores. 🗣️ www.ufcw.org/actions/camp...

Labor makes DC run and I’m excited to share that @ufcw400.org is endorsing our campaign! I’m honored to have their support and to stand with grocery store and food service workers as we fight to build more power for working people!

“We don’t have to wonder what she stands for – she has proven it over and over. We have no doubt she will continue to champion the needs of our members and look forward to her leadership on the DC council.” www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/19/u...

KP insists national issues belong at local tables. The Alliance is setting the record straight. Here’s what it means for members. #StopTheDelay #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance ✊ ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

Applications are now open for the 2026 UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship Program! Get the details and apply today: www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/13/a...

Shop steward Cheryl Brown from Kroger #537 in Virginia Beach put together another outstanding display for Black History Month this year. Her display last year was excellent too! Nice work Cheryl!

The votes are in! Giant & Safeway members voted to approve extensions to our union contracts with: ✅ Improved Tier 2 pension benefits ✅ No changes to out-of-pocket health care costs ✅ Extended wage scales and annual raises www.ufcw400.org/26approved

Kaiser Permanente can try to divide us, but Alliance unions remain united — check out the many ways we’re standing together. #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #StopTheDelay #OneAlliance ✊ ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

This week, the Alliance delivered our letter to Kaiser Permanente leadership demanding they return to the National Bargaining table and all open local tables to negotiate fair contracts for our members.

We had a great showing at the Virginia AFL-CIO lobby day! Our members spent the day meeting with lawmakers to push for paid sick leave, heat safety standards, and more policies to benefit our members in Virginia. Thank you to all of the legislators who took the time to meet with us!

🚨 Attention Giant & Safeway members! We have reached tentative agreements with both companies to extend your union contracts that we are putting up for a vote. Join our Tele-Town Hall on Feb 4 to get the details. Then voting will take place in select stores Feb 9-12: www.ufcw400.org/26extension

Our hearts are with our union brother Alex Jeffrey Pretti’s loved ones. America’s unions demand that ICE leave Minnesota before anyone else is hurt and that local authorities conduct a full, transparent investigation that will lead to accountability.

As a UFCW member, you and your family are eligible for an exclusive scholarship through the Union Plus Scholarship Program! Awards range from $500 to $4,000 for study beginning in the Fall of 2026. Don't miss out! Apply by January 31 at unionplus.org

Alliance members have a message for KP! Link in Bio! #StopTheDelay #ContractToday #OneAlliance  ✊ ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

Kaiser Permanente walked away from National Bargaining on Dec 15 and has not returned. Sign our petition to demand KP leadership returns to the table and settles a contract! #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance #StopTheDelay www.ufcw400.org/2026/01/16/s...

Kaiser, Stop the Delay! Contract Today! Alliance leaders demand that we resume national bargaining and reach a fair National Agreement for our members at Kaiser Permanente. #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance #StopTheDelay ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

A message from Alliance members – Kaiser Permanente needs to return to the table and settle the contracts in good faith! #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance #StopTheDelay ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

Mark your calendars! Our 2026 membership meeting schedule is out now! These events are a great way to learn the latest news from your union and meet your fellow union members from other workplaces. Check out the schedule and make a plan to join us! www.ufcw400.org/2026meetings

As a UFCW member, you and your family are eligible for an exclusive scholarship through the Union Plus Scholarship Program! Awards range from $500 to $4,000 for study beginning in the Fall of 2026. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. Learn more and apply today: www.ufcw400.org/2026/01/06/a...

Here’s to a 2026 where workers’ voices are louder, unions are stronger, and battles are won! 🎉

Happy Kwanzaa🕯️ We wish you and your loved ones seven days of joy, reflection, and celebration!

Together, we make spirits (and workplaces) bright.🎄 Merry Christmas!

Workers are the backbone of DC, and they are powering our movement! I'm honored to have the support of @atulocal689.bsky.social, @32bjseiu.bsky.social, @ufcw400.org, UNITE HERE Local 23, and UNITE HERE Local 25 — labor unions representing 53,000+ workers.

Our very own Gary Southall, UFCW Local 400 Service Director for West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, was recently inducted into the S.W. District Labor Council Hall of Fame! Congratulations Gary! www.wvnews.com/jacksonnews/...

Happy first night of Hanukkah 🕎 We wish your family a holiday filled with warmth and the spirit of enduring light!

We're having a blast at the Smithfield Christmas parade today! 🎄 ☃️ Happy holidays everyone!

Find that perfect gift with the help of our retail members! Whether it’s a big holiday surprise or a small stocking stuffer, your support goes a long way for the workers making the holidays happen. Visit ufcw400.org/holidays for a list of UFCW Local 400 retailers for your union-made celebration.

Shout out to our amazing shop stewards at Macy's! Thank you for your service! 💙 💛

Our last membership meeting of the year is Tuesday, December 16 at our headquarters in Landover. These events are a great way to learn the latest news from your union and meet your fellow union members from other workplaces. Don't miss it! www.ufcw400.org/2025/01/22/2...

The holiday season is upon us, and from gifts to groceries, UFCW union members have you covered for all your holiday needs. Support your local union members using our union-made guide to the holidays: www.ufcw400.org/holidays

Looking for a gift for the bookworm in your life? Don’t give your hard-earned money to a union-busting behemoth like Amazon. Instead, support UFCW Local 400 members by shopping at union bookstores like Politics and Prose and Solid State Books in Washington, DC! www.ufcw400.org/2023/12/11/s...

Heading into National Bargaining Session 9 with Kaiser Permanente, Alliance leaders came in united and ready to move forward. But KP refused to move on wages and other important issues like staffing, contract alignment, PSP and more. Read the latest: www.ufcw400.org/2025/12/01/k...

It’s never too late to finish what you started. As a UFCW member, you can prepare for your GED test online, completely free, and on your schedule. Let’s get it done together: www.ufcw.org/ged

THANK YOU to all of our Kroger shop stewards in West Virginia! We had an excellent meeting last week and we are so grateful to each and every one of you for your service. 💙 💛

This Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and lasting impact of indigenous people throughout our nation's history. We are proud to honor our indigenous members, past and present, for their vital contributions to the labor movement and UFCW!

Shop stewards are the backbone of our union and it is a powerful experience whenever we get together. Many thanks to our stewards from Kroger and plants in Virginia on our great meetings last week!

Congratulations to our members at Bloomingdale's on winning a strong new contract with additional benefits and NO concessions! 💪 www.ufcw400.org/2025/11/06/b...

National contract bargaining with Kaiser Permanente continues, with our Alliance of Health Care Unions holding firm. Overall, KP’s movement is still too little and too slow. It’s time for KP to pick up the pace and show real progress! Read the latest: www.ufcw400.org/2025/11/07/k...