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$600 COVID Relief Grant

Join UFCW Local 135 for a meeting on Wednesday, August 16 after 4pm at 2298 Merrill Center Drive in El Centro to learn how meatpacking workers can receive a $600

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May Day Film and Q&A

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council is taking over UFCW Local 135’s union hall for a special May Day screening of the Fred Glass documentary, We Mean to

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New E-Board Appointments

Congratulations to Rob Launius from Gelson’s Markets 27 and Kimberly Gonzales from Viejas Casino & Resort on being recently appointed to UFCW Local 135’s Executive Board. Kim, the head Steward

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

UFCW Local 135 will be proudly volunteering alongside our labor siblings of the National Association of Letter Carriers for their 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May

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Sugar Strike Ends

Workers at Spreckels Sugar End Unfair Labor Practice Strike Pension deal struck between union members and company BRAWLEY – Since the morning of March 9, union workers at Spreckels Sugar in Brawley

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Joint Letter Sent to Spreckels

Many thanks to Senator Steve Padilla and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia for their joint letter to Spreckels Sugar on behalf of our striking members. The workers appreciate their support and solidarity.

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Federal Judge Denies Spreckels’ Motion

Sugar workers will continue unfair labor practice strike SAN DIEGO/BRAWLEY – United States District Judge Gonzalo Curiel has denied Spreckels Sugar’s emergency motion for a preliminary injunction on the unfair

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