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2020

Striving to keep you informed about your union and your work!

The Worker is UFCW Local 135’s very own magazine that highlights the work of our membership and staff. Featuring stories, news, information and more, The Worker is published to showcase all things related to our union.

2020 issue highlights: A Call for Public Support of Grocery/Retail/Healthcare Workers • Members React to COVID-19 Pandemic • Meet Your Executive Board • Seung Ho Appointed to State Pharmacy Board • A Brief History of UFCW Local 135 • UFCW Local 135 Offices are Open

2019

Winning in an Anti-Union Climate
Let’s become more engaged in our Union than ever before!
UFCW Local 135 and San Diego Working Families Council support the 30th Annual United Way Unions United Holiday Food & Toy Drive

2018

January 2018

2017 Steward Conference: Preparing for the Future is NOW!
2018: Good Things Come to Those Who Prepare
Is Amazon good for San Diego
Buy Union: Keep your Share Strong!

February 2018

Winning in an Anti-Union Climate
Let’s become more engaged in our Union than ever before!
UFCW Local 135 and San Diego Working Families Council support the 30th Annual United Way Unions United Holiday Food & Toy Drive

March 2018

Contract Bargaining Success with Viejas Casino!
Congratulations Steward of the Quarter Betty Daoud!
UFCW Local 135 Member Conquers a Half Marathon after Heart Surgery

April 2018

Food 4 Less Members of UFCW with Big Hearts
It’s Election Time – Again!
Free College!
The Union Difference

June 2018

Vote June 5 As If Your Job Depends On It!
UFCW Organizes its first Cannabis Facility
Local 135 Delegates Attend the UFCW International Convention in Las Vegas

October 2018

Countdown to 2019 Grocery Negotiations
No Pharmacist Left Alone Legislation heads to Governor
Meet New UFCW Local 135 Representative Sharyn Baldwin

2017

February 2017

Ethnic Supermarkets: A Huge Threat to Market Share
The Minimum Wage Issue
2017 Scholarship Information

March 2017

Right-to-Work: A Threat to Unions
Working Together we Stand in Solidarity
Scheduling Changes: Know the Facts

April 2017

Negotiating Food4Less, CVS and Quest Contracts
Don’t Chase After Shoplifters!
Steward of the Quarter: Vicki Locke

June 2017

We always Work for YOU, our Members
May Day: The Fight for the Eight-Hour Work Day
New to the Local: Emma Rodriguez & Jessica Scott

July 2017

Welcome to the San Diego Working Families Council
Steward of the Quarter: Iggy Ponce De Leon
UFCW Local 135 says goodbye to Alex Ojeda

August 2017

CVS and Food 4 Less Negotiations Continue
Food 4 Less Should Not Mean Work 4 Less
UFCW Local 135 Members save Kaiser $1.1 Million

September 2017

Congratulations to CVS members, on Overwhelmingly Ratifying your Contract!
Food 4 Less Negotiations
What is the value of your contract?

November 2017

Food 4 Less Negotiations Success!
UFCW Pharmacists Standing up for Patients and Making Change in California
Know Your Rights

December 2017

UFCW Local 135 Raises $85,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma
2017 Has Been a Whirlwind
Viejas Members Prepare for a New Contract Fight