New Member Meeting
2022-05-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
UFCW Local 135’s second set of New Member Meetings of 2022 take place on Wednesday, May 4 at 9am and 6pm.

These meetings are for members of Local 135 that have been with the union for less than one year. New members will learn the history of the union and all of the benefits we offer.

One time $50 rebate to new member attendees.

Contact your Union Rep for the registration link.

Pharmacist Bargaining
2022-05-06, 2022-05-13
Contract negotiations for Pharmacists at Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Ralphs continues.

Gelson's Ratification Vote Morning
2022-05-06 07:00 - 09:00
Southern California UFCW’s have reached a tentative agreement with Gelson’s on a new three-year contract.
Contract ratification voting will take place on Friday, May 6, 2022, with walk-thru voting from 7AM-9AM and 4PM-6PM at all three Gelson’s locations. Members can vote at any location:
GELSON’S – SAN DIEGO
730 Turquoise St., San Diego, CA 92109
GELSON’S – DEL MAR
2707 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
GELSON’S – CARLSBAD
7660 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Only active Gelson’s members in good standing are eligible to vote.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on May 6!

Gelson's Ratification Vote - Afternoon
2022-05-06 16:00 - 18:00

Memorial Day (Closed)
2022-05-30
Offices closed.

Juneteenth (Closed)
2022-06-20

Independence Day (Closed)
2022-07-04

Union Pride at SD Pride Parade
2022-07-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Hillcrest Pride Flag, Normal Street and University Avenue, San Diego
UFCW Local 135 will have a union contigent participating in this year’s San Diego Pride Parade.

This annual parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 300,000 people.

Join us on Saturday, July 16 at 10am as we show our Union Pride by walking with our LGBTQ members, staff, and allies.

Each member that walks with us will receive a free Union Pride shirt.

If interested, email info@ufcw135.com and we’ll add your name to the list of participating UFCW members. Please include your shirt size preference.

Grocery Pharmacy Strike Vote
2022-07-18 08:00 - 2022-07-20 16:00
UFCW returned to the bargaining table on July 13 to fight for a new contract for Albertsons, Vons, and Ralphs pharmacists. Though bargaining continues, progress has been slow, and action must be taken to push negotiations forward. Our pharmacists have worked valiantly through the pandemic and have earned the right to higher wages and better working conditions.
A strike vote of all eligible UFCW pharmacists from Albertsons, Vons, and Ralphs will take place online, via text or email, July 18-20 through Election Buddy. Voting opens at 8am on July 18 and closes July 20 at 4pm with results to be announced shortly after.
If you do not receive your pharmacy ballot by 8:30am on July 18, call Communications Director Brent Beltran at 619.866.8595. He will help remedy the situation.

Quarterly Membership Meeting
2022-07-20 18:00 - 19:00
The third quarterly UFCW Local 135 Membership Meeting takes place on July 20, 2022 at 6pm on Zoom.

Contact your Union Rep for the registration link.

Steward Training: Safety and Self-Care in the Workplace
2022-07-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | UFCW Local 135 Mission Valley location – meeting hall, 2001 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
UFCW Local 135 will be hosting steward trainings titled Safety and Self-Care in the Workplace.

These trainings will help stewards learn how to respond to difficult work situations and manage stress. Stewards will be provided tools on how to intervene and de-escalate situations and how to de-stress and “turn off work” after work.

Trainings will take place on Wednesday, July 27 at 9am and 6pm at the Mission Valley union hall located at 2001 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, California 92108.

These trainings are open to stewards only. If you’re a UFCW Local 135 steward, and would like to participate, let your union rep know and we’ll reserve a seat.

New Member Meeting
2022-08-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-08-03 18:00 - 19:00
UFCW Local 135’s third set of New Member Meetings of 2022 take place on Wednesday, August 3 at 9am and 6pm.

These meetings are for members of Local 135 that have been with the union for less than one year. New members will learn the history of the union and all of the benefits we offer.

One time $50 rebate to new member attendees.

Contact your Union Rep for the registration link.

Labor Day (Closed)
2022-09-05

Steward Symposium 2022: EMPOWERING STEWARDS
2022-09-30 08:00 - 15:30 | Hilton San Diego Bayfont, 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
It’s been awhile since UFCW Local 135 has been able to organize an event for our stewards and we are excited to finally be able to do!

On Friday, September 30, 2022, we will host Empowering Stewards, an invite-only, one day mini-conference for our dedicated shop stewards. This steward symposium will take place at the Hilton Bayfront on beautiful San Diego Bay.

The symposium will include presentations, keynote speakers, a continental breakfast, lunch, a special stewards recognition ceremony, and an awesome stewards-only swag bag. There will also be breakout sessions including: Empowering Stewards at Your Job Site and on Social Media; Understanding Your Contract and Your Workplace Rights; and Labor 101: Solidarity is Power.

If you are a Union Steward and would like to attend, please contact your Union Rep for the pre-registration link.

As we get closer to the date, more details will be provided.

UFCW Local 135 Charity Golf Classic
2022-10-17 | Riverwalk Golf Club, 1150 Fashion Valley Way, San Diego, CA, United States
The 13th UFCW Local 135 Charity Golf Classic takes place on Monday, October 17 at Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley.
Contact Event Director Lindsey Bensinger at 619.298.7772 extension 167 for more info.

Quarterly Membership Meeting
2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:00
The final quarterly UFCW Local 135 Membership Meeting of 2022 takes place on October 19 at 6pm on Zoom.

Contact your Union Rep for the registration link.

New Member Meeting
2022-11-02 09:00 - 10:00
UFCW Local 135’s final set of New Member Meetings of 2022 take place on Wednesday, November 2 at 9am and 6pm.

These meetings are for members of Local 135 that have been with the union for less than one year. New members will learn the history of the union and all of the benefits we offer.

One time $50 rebate to new member attendees.

Contact your Union Rep for the registration link.

New Member Meeting
2022-11-02 18:00 - 19:00
UFCW Local 135’s final set of New Member Meetings of 2022 take place on Wednesday, August 3 at 9am and 6pm.

These meetings are for members of Local 135 that have been with the union for less than one year. New members will learn the history of the union and all of the benefits we offer.

One time $50 rebate to new member attendees.

Contact your Union Rep for the registration link.

Veteran's Day (Closed)
2022-11-11

Thanksgiving (Closed)
2022-11-24, 2022-11-25

Labor Council Toy Drop Off
2022-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | National City Electric Rail Depot, 922 W. 23rd St., National City, CA, 91950, United States

Open Enrollment Seminar on Zoom
2022-12-07 18:00 - 20:00
The United Food & Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund is hosting an Open Enrollment Seminar on December 7 at 6pm on Zoom.

Learn more about enrolling in your union medical plan.

See what medical plans and benefits are offered.

Understand how to optimize your Health Reimbursement Account.

Register for the seminar HERE.

Christmas Eve (Closed)
2022-12-23

Christmas (Closed)
2022-12-26

New Year's Eve (Closed)
2022-12-31
