ICWUC secures a Major Union Victory in the South On May 14, 2026, a landmark moment was marked for organized labor in the South, as workers at Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. voted overwhelmingly to join the International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). These employees, who provide essential […]

Congratulations President Carl Green UFCW Local 880 · Ohio Unanimously elected · Formerly Secretary-Treasurer UFCW Minority Coalition Congratulations to Brother Carl Green, unanimously elected President of UFCW Local 880 in Ohio. Formerly the Local’s Secretary-Treasurer, Brother Green steps into leadership with the full support of his membership. Please join us in wishing him well on

“Immigration Insights & The impact On Diverse Communities” April 22, 2026 This virtual session will raise awareness about harmful policy shifts that have directly affected some of the most vulnerable members of our union—including asylum seekers, migrants, refugees, and their families and communities. These changes have had significant consequences, and it is more important than

2025 Election Update

Katelyn D. Claxton Major: Early Childhood EducationSchool: Central Michigan University Quote: “The labor movement has taught me so much about what it means to put its people first and how to positively help those around us. I believe that the labor movement is a positive stability for many workers and uplift the equity and inclusion

Labor Movement Holds Shutdown Press Conferences at Los Angeles and Phoenix Airports and Donates Essentials As the Trump administration’s government shutdown continues to put a strain on federal workers, the labor movement is speaking out and stepping up. Members of AFGE locals 2391 and 1250 joined the Arizona AFL-CIO, elected officials and community allies at Phoenix

A Precarious Time Black Labor Day 2025 Coalition of Black Trade Unionists September, 2025 Labor Day 2025 seems like a good time to ask a long neglected question: What is the State of Black Work Life in America? Precarious. Whiplashed by the daily grind and Donald Trump’s relentless War on Blackness, worklife for most Black folks

Service Arrangements Celebrating the life and legacy of Donald Cash, Sr.

In May, our nation celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The AANHPI community has played an essential role in American culture, diversity, and the economy. At UFCW, we recognize the critical role members of the AANHPI community have played as active leaders in labor movements, calling for improvements to labor