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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 1d

Make this Halloween extra sweet with union-made treats!

Choose candies from our UFCW-approved list of union-made brands and support the hardworking folks behind these Halloween classics.

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 5d

After Shoppers announced plans to close four more stores, UFCW Local 400 President Mark Federici sent this letter to UNFI CEO Sandy Douglas.

Help us make our message loud and clear: sign our petition to call on UNFI to Save Our Shoppers! Add your name at www.ufcw400.org/saveshoppers

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 6d

Our series of meetings with Giant and Safeway shop stewards continues! Last week we held two meetings in Springfield, Va., and this week we'll be holding two more at our headquarters in Landover, Md. As always, thank you to all of our stewards for your service!

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 7d

What to expect:

✅ Free expungement assistance and legal aid
✅ Health and wellness activities and information
✅ Free give aways
✅ Know your rights clinic
✅ Mental health/suicide prevention information
✅ Voter registration
✅ Free food and drinks
✅ Raffles
✅ And more!

Don’t miss it!

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 7d

Join us on Saturday for a free Expungement Clinic & Holistic Wellness Fair!

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Laurel Branch Library, 507 7th St, Laurel, MD

www.ufcw400.org/2025/09/30/o...

Oct 25: Free Expungement Clinic & Holistic Wellness Fair - UFCW Local 400

Whether you're looking to clear your record, understand your rights, or learn more about the community resources available to you, this is the event for you.

www.ufcw400.org

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 7d

🚨TAKE ACTION!🚨 UNFI, the parent company of Shoppers Food, has announced plans to close four more stores in Maryland on November 8, including Capitol Heights, College Park, Germantown, and Laurel.

Add your name to our petition to call on UNFI to Save Our Shoppers!

✍️ www.ufcw400.org/saveshoppers

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 10d

You should never fear for your safety because of an abusive customer. If you are dealing with an abusive or dangerous customer, please report it to us using our online form so your union representative can take immediate action:

www.ufcw400.org/badcustomer/

Report Abusive or Dangerous Customers - UFCW Local 400

You should never fear for your safety because of an abusive customer. If you are dealing with an abusive or dangerous customer, please fill out the form below to report it to the us so your union…

www.ufcw400.org

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 13d

Along with our UFCW siblings at UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, we are proud to endorse Wanika Fisher for Prince George’s County State’s Attorney!

Read more: www.ufcw400.org/2025/10/14/u...

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 16d

Live in Virginia? Election Day is Tuesday, November 4! 🗳️

Before you head to the polls, read our comparison chart to see where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to you: ufcwvotes.org/virginia

Your vote decides who will stand up for working families and who won’t. Be sure to vote!

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 17d

Our national agreement with Kaiser Permanente expired Tuesday, September 30, and we remain far apart on key issues including wage increases, staffing voice, wage equity, and protections around cancellation. Read the latest:

www.ufcw400.org/2025/10/10/k...

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 22d

Don't miss this free Expungement Clinic & Holistic Wellness Fair!

✅ Free expungement assistance + legal aid
✅ Health & wellness activities + information
✅ Free give aways
✅ Know your rights clinic
✅ Mental health/suicide prevention info
✅ Voter registration
✅ Free food + drinks
✅ Raffles
✅ + more!

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 23d

Been thinking about going back to school? The UFCW GED Program makes it easy.

Free GED classes. Online. At your pace.

Apply today: ufcw.org/GED

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 25d

We've had a great round of meetings with our shop stewards from Giant and Safeway this week, with even more coming up! Thank you for your service! 💙 💛

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 27d

We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected loss of our UFCW sister Andrea Zinder, President of UFCW Local 324 in southern California. Andrea was a tireless champion for not just UFCW members but all working people. We mourn her passing and our hearts go out to her family.

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 24

Due to recent changes to DC law, adults who are over 25 years old will no longer be able to enroll in the DC Healthcare Alliance Program starting Oct 1.

Don't wait! Apply for Alliance or check your enrollment status before Oct 1. Visit legalaiddc.org/help to get help today!

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 22

Congratulations to our very own Bill Osborn on receiving a well-deserved citation from Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his tireless work advocating for his fellow union members!

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 19

We’re at a critical moment in union contract bargaining with Kaiser Permanente. Across the country, UFCW members are uniting behind a simple, powerful action that anyone can take:

From Sep 15-30, DO NOT participate in Kaiser Permanente’s People Pulse survey.

www.ufcw400.org/2025/09/15/k...

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 19

Monday marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to pay tribute to the Hispanic and U.S. Latino population and their positive contributions to our union, communities and country.

Learn more about the history of the celebration and why it matters:

www.ufcw400.org/2025/09/17/u...

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 17

DC's Paid Family Leave program provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off for any worker to care for a new baby or family member.

Learn more about this program at a virtual training with the Community Services Agency on September 22 at 7:00 PM.

Register to attend: bit.ly/sept-paid-le...

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Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · Sep 16

UFCW Local 400 seeks an Administrative Assistant to be based in Landover, MD. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ufcw400.org @ufcw.bsky.social

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 15

Sign up for the Fall term of UFCW’s Free Language Program before the deadline!

Applications open September 19th at 1pm ET and are given on a first come, first served basis!

To learn more and apply, visit: ufcw.org/language

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 15

This week, Kaiser Permanente failed to deliver a counter that provides the increases we deserve!

The Alliance bargaining team stood up for quality patient care by demanding Kaiser work with us on patient scheduling.

Read the full update: www.ufcw400.org/2025/09/15/k...

#OneVoiceOneFuture

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 13

It’s never too late to finish what you started.

As a UFCW member, you can prepare for your GED test online, completely free, and on your schedule.

Let’s get it done together: ufcw.org/GED

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 11

Whether it’s for travel, for work, or just for fun, UFCW’s Free Language Program makes learning a new language easy.

Registrations open September 19th at 1pm ET and are given on a first come, first served basis!
Learn more here: ufcw.org/language

UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · Sep 10

We demand:

⭐️ ICE out of our communities
⭐️ An end to the president’s control over the Metropolitan Police Department
⭐️ Immediate withdrawal of all National Guard members
⭐️ The right to protect our communities in the future, permanently

www.ufcw400.org/2025/09/10/u...

UFCW Local 400 Statement on Federal Takeover of Washington, DC - UFCW Local 400

President Mark Federici condemned the administration's federal take over of local police and deployment of troops to the nation's capital.

www.ufcw400.org