United Food and Commerical Workers, Local 1459, Springfield, Massachusetts -

Disaster Assistance For Individuals

superuser — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:41:11 -0400

Download this disaster assistance information for those affected by the tornados that struck our region. Please disseminate widely to make sure those affected get the information and help they need to get their lives back on track.

Union Community Fund Establishes Tornado Disaster Relief Effort

superuser — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:58:49 -0400

Yesterday, hundreds, if not thousands, of our friends and neighbors suffered life-changing setbacks as a result of the tornados that devastated our region. To help ease the financial burden on these unfortunate families, the Pioneer Valley AFL-CIO's charitable organization, the Union Community Fund, is launching a special Tornado Disaster Relief effort.

We hope you and your union will consider a generous donation to our fund our efforts to help our neighbors in this time of need. We encourage you to also please encourage your members to pass the hat and take up a collection at work.

Checks should be made out to the "Union Community Fund" and sent to:

Union Community Fund
640 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104

Thank you for your support in this important campaign!

Backpay settlement for Palmer bus driver

superuser — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:09:27 -0500

Tracy Posuky, school bus driver and union steward for many years at First student's Palmer, Massachusetts terminal, was fired by the company after an accident that took place on March 15, 2010.

Wal-Mart faces opposition in New York City-again

superuser — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:24:09 -0500

After overcoming union and political opposition to new stores in Chicago, Wal-Mart Stores Inc is looking for ways to overcome or get around similar resistance in New York City.

Springfield Public School Cafeteria Workers Ratify 3 Year Contract

superuser — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:37:48 -0400

On Monday, September 20th, approximately three hundred Springfield public school cafeteria workers will soon have a better job thanks to a new three year contract with their employer, Sodexo. Workers ratified the contract at Springfield’s Central High School by an overwhelming majority, with only one worker voting to reject the deal.

See pictures from the meeting

5th Annual UFCW 1459 Golf Tournament a Big Success!

superuser — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:01:31 -0400

The 5th Annual UFCW Local 1459 Charity Golf Tournament was a hit once again this year. On Wednesday, September 1st, about 140 golfers were on the links at the Tekoa Country Club in Westfield, MA for the 11 a.m. shotgun, and played through to a great dinner.

Golf tournament photos

Local 23 Ratifies New Contract with Giant Eagle [UFCW]

superuser — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:58:34 -0400

UFCW Local 23 in Pittsburgh has ratified a new four-year contract with Giant Eagle Supermarkets, covering approximately 5,800 workers at 36 stores.

Obama Tries to Resurrect Immigration Reform [NY Times]

superuser — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:57:11 -0400

President Obama is reviving the thorny issue of immigration this week. He sent administration officials to Arizona on Monday to advertise his efforts on border security, while he is encouraging supporters of an immigration overhaul to focus their ire on Republicans as the cause for the legislation’s stall in Congress.

Poll: Favorable views of health reform law increasing among Americans [Washington Post]

superuser — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:55:54 -0400

The health-care overhaul gained popularity from May to June, according to a new tracking poll.

Giant Eagle, Kroger Reach Deals With Unions [Progressive Grocer]

superuser — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:23:47 -0400

Giant Eagle Supermarkets, Inc. has reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract with the union representing workers at 34 supermarkets in western Pennsylvania and two in northern West Virginia.