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…
Jill Kennedy, Washington – President Jill Kennedy worked with FAIR as the Region 7 Shop Steward and a member of Local 367. She comes from the Healthcare side of the UFCW as a nurse and organizer. After 3 years of organizing and bargaining contracts she went to work for Local 21, working in the Seattle…
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…
UFCW Local 555 in Oregon and Local 368A in Idaho and Wyoming recently merged, growing their collective strength in the industries they represent. As a result of the successorship language in our collective bargaining agreement with Local 555, the combined staff also maintains the benefits of their Union contract. We welcome these new FAIR members…
