UFCW Local 400

On Saturday, several of our staff members participated in the 2nd Annual 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run hosted by the city of Alexandria. Our solidarity extends beyond the workplace, and we are proud to support our community by honoring those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer. 🩷

Thank you to our Kroger stewards from Roanoke, Virginia for a successful steward seminar last week. Solidarity forever!

Thank you to our stewards for joining us in Richmond! We were joined by two special guests from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, where workers have been on strike for 50 days. Show your solidarity by joining their picket line or donating to their strike fund: buff.ly/DTMOBQ4

The workers have spoken: they want to unionize with UFCW Local 400. They want to join the same union contract as other Kroger stores in the area, with the same pay, benefits, and working conditions. Instead of honoring its agreement, Kroger is stalling. TAKE ACTION: ufcw400.org/KrogerPetition

Thank you to our Giant and Safeway shop stewards for two inspiring days of steward seminars. We were proud to honor Tommy and Winfred for their outstanding work as shop stewards. Thank you to all of our stewards for your dedication and commitment

This week, we kicked off our series of meetings with shop stewards from Giant and Safeway and we're off to a great start! We were proud to honor three outstanding stewards this week. Congratulations Antoinetta, Brenda, and Lavita! Thank you for your service!

THANK YOU to all of the members and supporters who joined us at Kroger actions last week! We won't stand by while Kroger freezes our wages and tries to keep us out of our union contract!

We are proud to introduce UFCW Local 400’s new leadership team: President Mike Wilson and Secretary-Treasurer Kayla Mock! Meet the team at www.ufcw400.org/leadership

Join cannabis union members from across the country for our fourth quarterly National Cannabis Union Call! 🗓️ Sunday, August 16 ⏰ 7pm Eastern 👉 Register: www.ufcw400.org/2026/06/23/a...

We had an excellent meeting with our shop stewards from smaller employers in the DMV area. Thank you to our stewards for all you do to support your coworkers and fellow union members! 💪

The minimum wage is going up in Montgomery County, Md. on July 1! Small businesses (10 or fewer employees) 👉 +$0.45/hr to $15.95/hr Mid-size employers 👉 +50 cents/hr to $16.50/hr Big businesses (50+ workers) 👉 +35 cents/hr to $18/hr wtop.com/montgomery-c...

Victory! Virtually all of the candidates endorsed by UFCW Local 400 in the DC primary election won their races. Many thanks to all of our members who volunteered to knock doors, make calls, and get out the vote for these pro-labor candidates! www.ufcw400.org/2026/06/22/u...

We are deeply saddened to report the loss of a dedicated member and former UFCW Local 400 Recording Secretary, Vivian Sigouin. We are grateful for her many years of dedication and service to UFCW Local 400 and her fellow union members. We will miss her dearly. www.foundandsons.com/obituaries/v...

Many thanks to Antoine Thompson for stopping by to talk to our members at Shoppers Food in Clinton! Antoine is running for Maryland District 25 Delegate and we are proud to endorse him. Primary Election Day is June 23. Make a plan to vote! Find your local polling place at elections.maryland.gov

Dora is a proud union member who has worked in the meat department at Kroger 730 in Elkins, W.Va. for 48 years (wow!). She has a milestone birthday coming up at the end of the month. From all of us at UFCW Local 400, happy birthday Dora! 🎉

Work at Shoppers? Take a moment to complete our contract survey and help set our priorities for bargaining our next contract! Take the survey 👉 www.ufcw400.org/shoppers2026/

Today we're excited to host a visit from @aparnafordc.bsky.social in our UFCW Local 400 union grocery stores in DC! DC's primary election is on June 16 and ballots are out now! Make a plan to vote early, by mail, or in person. Get all the info you need to cast your vote at dcboe.org

Congratulations to our members at The Apothecarium dispensary on winning their first union contract! Cannabis workers throughout Maryland are unionizing for better jobs. Check out our directory of UFCW union dispensaries at ufcw400.org/mdcannabis

🎓Thinking about going back to school? UFCW wants to help! UFCW members and their families can now apply to receive one of three full-ride undergraduate scholarships to Franklin University! Applications are due by May 22, 2026. Apply today at www.ufcw400.org/fullride

We had a great time at the 2nd Annual Labor in the Park in Charlottesville! Thank you to everyone who came out and to our fellow unions on a wonderful event!

Happy 4/20! Celebrate by supporting your local UFCW cannabis workers using our guide to union dispensaries in Maryland: www.ufcw400.org/mdcannabis

Join cannabis union members from across the country for our third quarterly National Cannabis Union Call! Come chill with other UFCW cannabis members from across the country and hear their inspiring stories. 🗓️ 7pm, Sun, May 3 🔗 Register: www.ufcw400.org/26may3

Together, Alliance unions fought for and won improvements that strengthen our workplaces, support and enhance the quality of Alliance members’ lives, and improve care for our patients. Read the highlights of our 2026 agreement with Kaiser Permanente: www.ufcw400.org/2026/04/07/h...

🎓 Earn your degree debt-free! UFCW members and their families can now apply to receive one of three full-ride undergraduate scholarships to Franklin University! See the full list of programs offered and get started on your application by May 22, 2026: www.ufcw400.org/fullride

Danny is a cancer survivor and 41-year union member of UFCW Local 400. He credits his union health insurance at Safeway with saving him well over $60,000 on cancer treatments, not to mention his life. Read Danny's story: www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/31/c...

It's official! Following votes taken across all Kaiser Permanente UFCW locals, our new contracts have officially been ratified! Read the full update and what's next: www.ufcw400.org/26kpvote

The votes are in! Members at Kaiser Permanente voted overwhelmingly to approve new union contracts! Read more: www.ufcw400.org/26kpvote

We have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente on a new union contract after months of negotiations. Now it is time to put it up for a vote! Get the details here: www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/17/m...

Congratulations to our members at Boar's Head on winning a strong new union contract! The four-year agreement adds an additional holiday, maintains affordable health care, and provides generous across-the-board raises. Way to go! www.ufcw400.org/2026/03/14/b...

Labor Night in Annapolis was a powerful showing of the Maryland labor movement! 💪 Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Happy Women’s History Month! From those who organized in the earliest days of the labor movement to those leading our fights today, women have helped shape every path to victory. It is through their contributions, past & present, that our union is stronger, more inclusive, and ready for the future.

We had a great meeting with Maryland Governor Wes Moore yesterday! Our very own Jane St. Louis from Safeway in Damascus, Md., along with Heather, Madison and Kayla from our staff were grateful to get time to discuss issues facing our members.

On Monday, March 9 at 6pm, union members from across Maryland and DC are heading to Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis for the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO’s Labor Night. When labor shows up, power listens. Wear your union gear. Bring your crew. Let’s show lawmakers what solidarity looks like.

Congratulations to workers at Politics and Prose bookstores in Washington, DC on winning a new contract! Workers won key improvements over their first contract, including wage boosts, retention language, an additional holiday, and more. www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/26/p...

UFCW Local 400 seeks a Lead Organizer (Spanish/English bilingual) to be based in Landover, MD. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ufcw400.org @ufcw.bsky.social

Today, we're proud to announce our endorsement of Dyana Forester for DC Council At-Large! Dyana previously served as our Director of Political & Community Affairs and later the President of the Washington Metropolitan Labor Council. She knows how to get things done! www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/25/u...

On Friday, the Alliance delivered a comprehensive package proposal to Kaiser Permanente that resolves and protects our National Agreement. Our message to KP is clear: It’s time to settle the National Agreement! #StopTheDelay #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

Grocery stores across the country are switching from traditional printed labels to electronic shelf labels (ESLs), enabling them to change prices in an instant. But it does not need to be this way. Policymakers can step in to ban the use of ESLs in your stores. 🗣️ www.ufcw.org/actions/camp...

Labor makes DC run and I’m excited to share that @ufcw400.org is endorsing our campaign! I’m honored to have their support and to stand with grocery store and food service workers as we fight to build more power for working people!

“We don’t have to wonder what she stands for – she has proven it over and over. We have no doubt she will continue to champion the needs of our members and look forward to her leadership on the DC council.” www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/19/u...

KP insists national issues belong at local tables. The Alliance is setting the record straight. Here’s what it means for members. #StopTheDelay #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #OneAlliance ✊ ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

Applications are now open for the 2026 UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship Program! Get the details and apply today: www.ufcw400.org/2026/02/13/a...

Shop steward Cheryl Brown from Kroger #537 in Virginia Beach put together another outstanding display for Black History Month this year. Her display last year was excellent too! Nice work Cheryl!

The votes are in! Giant & Safeway members voted to approve extensions to our union contracts with: ✅ Improved Tier 2 pension benefits ✅ No changes to out-of-pocket health care costs ✅ Extended wage scales and annual raises www.ufcw400.org/26approved