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Wishing You and Your Family a Happy Thanksgiving
Posted OnNovember 21, 2023 byDear Local 2013 Members, As Thanksgiving approaches, it is important for all of us to take time and give thanks to our friends, family, and all those who are most important in our lives. In that spirit, all of us across our UFCW Local 2013 and International Union family want to express our deepest gratitude…Read More…
Celebrating Unity and Strength on Labor Day
Posted OnAugust 30, 2023 byUFCW Local 2013 Honors Labor Day Dear Local 2013 Members, This Labor Day, you, along with the 13,000 hard-working members of Local 2013 should take a moment to recognize the incredible impact we all have by standing together. From one corner of this nation to the next, it is our unity that allows us to…Read More…
Happy Memorial Day 2023
Posted OnMay 26, 2023 byAll I just want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day and hope you all enjoy the long holiday weekend; please remember to take all of the appropriate precautions when out there celebrating… while this is the kick-off to the Summer Season, it’s also a time to reflect on all of…Read More…
Defending the Right of Workers to Organize Unions Free from Illegal Corporate Union-Busting
Posted OnMarch 8, 2023 byWomen are now nearly 50% of the workforce—yet inequality in the workplace continues. Unequal pay, harassment and discrimination are just some of the abuses women face daily. But when women stand together, they can demand equality. And a union contract delivers. We must do everything we can to protect our right to organize, especially from…Read More…
National Women’s History Month
Posted OnMarch 6, 2023 byMarch is National Women’s History Month, a time for us to celebrate the countless women who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity. The theme for this year’s Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” While the theme encourages recognition of women, past and present, who have been active…Read More…
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays!
Posted OnDecember 21, 2022 byAll, It’s hard to believe that yet another year has come and gone by so quickly. With the long holiday weekend upon us, I wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza… Whatever your religion or the chosen holiday you observe, on…Read More…
Giving Thanks This Holiday Season
Posted OnNovember 22, 2022 byDear Local 2013 Members: Thanksgiving is just a day away and as Americans shop, eat, and celebrate this holiday season, it is you – all of our 1.3 million UFCW International including 13,000 Local 2013 members – who will make it all possible! From health care; meatpacking; retail; grocery stores to food delivery; warehousing and…Read More…
Letter from NYS Legislators to Americare RE: Unscrupulous Bargaining Tactics in Collective Bargaining Negotiations w/ UFCW Local 2013
Posted OnNovember 7, 2022 byThe attached letter is signed onto by some 43 elected officials in support of UFCW Local 2013 effort to bargain a fair contract on behalf of our members who work for Americare, Inc.. These hard working men and women work in the Home Healthcare Industry and need to be treated with dignity & respect…
Open Letter to UFCW Local 2013 – From Local Hearts Foundation
Posted OnOctober 31, 2022 byHeritage Month 2022
Posted OnSeptember 15, 2022 byDear Union Family: Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, observed from Thursday,September 15, through Saturday, October 15. During the month, we recognize thatHispanic heritage is American heritage. It gives us an opportunity to celebrate and honorthe contributions and histories of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central andSouth America, and the Caribbean….Read More…