Dora is a proud union member who has worked in the meat department at Kroger 730 in Elkins, W.Va. for 48 years (wow!). She has a milestone birthday coming up at the end of the month. From all of us at UFCW Local 400, happy birthday Dora! 🎉

Work at Shoppers? Take a moment to complete our contract survey and help set our priorities for bargaining our next contract! Take the survey 👉 www.ufcw400.org/shoppers2026/

Today we're excited to host a visit from @aparnafordc.bsky.social in our UFCW Local 400 union grocery stores in DC! DC's primary election is on June 16 and ballots are out now! Make a plan to vote early, by mail, or in person. Get all the info you need to cast your vote at dcboe.org

Congratulations to our members at The Apothecarium dispensary on winning their first union contract! Cannabis workers throughout Maryland are unionizing for better jobs. Check out our directory of UFCW union dispensaries at ufcw400.org/mdcannabis

🎓Thinking about going back to school? UFCW wants to help! UFCW members and their families can now apply to receive one of three full-ride undergraduate scholarships to Franklin University! Applications are due by May 22, 2026. Apply today at www.ufcw400.org/fullride

We had a great time at the 2nd Annual Labor in the Park in Charlottesville! Thank you to everyone who came out and to our fellow unions on a wonderful event!

Happy 4/20! Celebrate by supporting your local UFCW cannabis workers using our guide to union dispensaries in Maryland: www.ufcw400.org/mdcannabis

Join cannabis union members from across the country for our third quarterly National Cannabis Union Call! Come chill with other UFCW cannabis members from across the country and hear their inspiring stories. 🗓️ 7pm, Sun, May 3 🔗 Register: www.ufcw400.org/26may3

Together, Alliance unions fought for and won improvements that strengthen our workplaces, support and enhance the quality of Alliance members’ lives, and improve care for our patients. Read the highlights of our 2026 agreement with Kaiser Permanente: www.ufcw400.org/2026/04/07/h...

🎓 Earn your degree debt-free! UFCW members and their families can now apply to receive one of three full-ride undergraduate scholarships to Franklin University! See the full list of programs offered and get started on your application by May 22, 2026: www.ufcw400.org/fullride

Danny is a cancer survivor and 41-year union member of UFCW Local 400. He credits his union health insurance at Safeway with saving him well over $60,000 on cancer treatments, not to mention his life. Read Danny's story: www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/31/c...

It's official! Following votes taken across all Kaiser Permanente UFCW locals, our new contracts have officially been ratified! Read the full update and what's next: www.ufcw400.org/26kpvote

The votes are in! Members at Kaiser Permanente voted overwhelmingly to approve new union contracts! Read more: www.ufcw400.org/26kpvote

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!