The past year has been busy and impactful for FAIR. Our Union has continued to grow, strengthen, and deliver results for members through organizing new UFCW locals and successfully bargaining contracts that provide meaningful wage improvements and protect member’s benefits and working conditions. FAIR has played a key role in organizing and supporting new UFCW…

Behind many of our contract victories stands a dedicated group of stewards and committee members who work tirelessly on behalf of their coworkers. These often unrecognized leaders speak up for workers and dedicate their time for the benefit of every member. To the stewards and committee members across our locals: THANK YOU!  Your commitment turns progress...

I’m pleased to report that we have a new FAIR Vice President in California and a new UFCW International VP who are ready to serve FAIR members. Matt Kristoff, from the UFCW Local 8GS in Sacramento, California and Rene Rodriguez, a  UFCW International Representative based in Texas. Your FAIR Officers and Vice Presidents dedicate countless...

John Johantgen, a FAIR Vice President out of California stepped down from his position to begin his well-deserved retirement. John served members for many years, bargaining contracts and represented members with integrity and compassion. Congratulations, John, and thank you for your dedication and commitment to FAIR and UFCW members. You’ll be missed!

Every FAIR contract isn’t always negotiated by officers or vice presidents of FAIR. Members at some locals like a hands on approach in forming their own bargaining committee and meeting with their local to have some reflective discussion about what works and what is needed for both parties. We like to take a moment to...

Union stewards have varying roles in their workplace. Some have more responsibility, performing duties typical of Union Representatives. Some help in bargaining their contracts. The common idea of a Shop Steward is someone in an organization who looks after and defends the interests of his or her fellow co-workers. We’ve gravitated to this industry because…

Union Representative and organizers from UFCW Local 1445 in Massachusetts recently voted to join FAIR. Management within the local honored workers’ right to join FAIR and collectively bargain for a new contract. The contract was negotiated and voted on within a matter of weeks. We are privileged to have the opportunity to represent the staff,…

There have been a number of new FAIR Vice Presidents taking office this year. They are here to help and assist our members, Please welcome them in your region! Jill Kennedy, Washington – Executive Vice President Jill Kennedy worked with FAIR as the Region 7 Shope Steward and a member of Local 367. She comes…