"It's always a pleasure to meet with Vice President Biden," Both said, "He's down to earth and loves hearing about our members."
Showing posts with label White House. Show all posts
Showing posts with label White House. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
UFCW 1500 President Bruce Both Meets with VP Joe Biden
"It's always a pleasure to meet with Vice President Biden," Both said, "He's down to earth and loves hearing about our members."
Friday, May 9, 2014
Top 11 Stories This Week: Obama Hearts Walmart, Target CEO Resigns
Barack Obama is visiting a Walmart in California, recognizing their environmental efforts. Robert Reich trashes the White House for the 'Numbskull' move.
More: Check out what it's like to work at the Walmart Obama visited today.
FEATURE:
Target CEO resigns weeks after second anti-union video released, months after 40 million credit card records stolen from stores. CEO could get over $23 million in severance. Read more.
WHAT'S NEWS THIS WEEK
On Friday,
President Obama will stand side by side with a company known for low
wages, few benefits, unreliable hours, discrimination against women,
violating workers’ rights, and yes, environmental degradation. Workers
are rightfully outraged.
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Seattle has moved towards a $15 minimum wage, could this be real?
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5. Whole Foods Stock Dips 18.5% following an Honest Assessment & Motley Fool thinks it's still too $10 too high
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Join hundreds of UFCW Members as we fight for a better New York!
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Week's Top News: We Can't Survive on $7.25
On Twitter: Walmart works with #unions abroad, but not at home in U.S.ow.ly/fUtTs #wmtfail #labor #1u via @washingtonpost@ArchiveDigger
Last night hundreds of workers swarmed NYC's Time Square demanding justice, better working conditions and fair wages. Workers are fed up! We can't survive on $7.25!
Michigan's GOP quickly approved Right-To-Work legislation, just hours before it was introduced, spurring protests across the state. Read more and find out what you can do to help here.
President Obama has spoken out against "Right to Work" legislation in Michigan:
We rarely get to say this, Yahoo! Finance has an awesome spot, "Why We Need Unions After All..." Watch the short video or read the article, Yahoo!'s economists say, "The pendulum has swung too far..."
The discount private label retailer, Aldi, is rolling out a Premium Brand in the U.S..
Albertsons and Save-A-Lot are rumored to be up for sale.
Food Lion announced they have a new President.
#ShockerAlert: Walmart was added to yet another lawsuit surrounding wage and hour violations.
Washington Post has a great article: Walmart works with unions abroad, but not at home...
CNN looks behind the Walmart walkouts and Fast Food strikes, asking, "What gives? Workers are fed up!"
Supermarket News looks at what could be the 2013 Food Trends.
Are you a UFCW / RWDSU member affected by Hurricane Sandy? Apply for assistance from your union now by clicking here.
And finally check out the Nation of Change's coverage of Walmart protests and walkouts.
Last night hundreds of workers swarmed NYC's Time Square demanding justice, better working conditions and fair wages. Workers are fed up! We can't survive on $7.25!
The demonstration came on the heels of last week'sFast-Food Forward protest -- where employees at different fast-food establishments across the city walked off of the job in order to demand higher wages, benefits and the right to unionize.
Fast-food strikers joined forces yesterday with other fed-up workers -- in health-care, construction, security, service industries and other marginalized sectors -- in order to let the rest of the city know that their plight will no longer be ignored.
Michigan's GOP quickly approved Right-To-Work legislation, just hours before it was introduced, spurring protests across the state. Read more and find out what you can do to help here.
President Obama has spoken out against "Right to Work" legislation in Michigan:
"President Obama has long opposed so-called ‘right to work’ laws and he continues to oppose them now," said White House spokesperson Matt Lehrich. "The President believes our economy is stronger when workers get good wages and good benefits, and he opposes attempts to roll back their rights. Michigan – and its workers' role in the revival of the US automobile industry – is a prime example of how unions have helped build a strong middle class and a strong American economy."
We rarely get to say this, Yahoo! Finance has an awesome spot, "Why We Need Unions After All..." Watch the short video or read the article, Yahoo!'s economists say, "The pendulum has swung too far..."
The discount private label retailer, Aldi, is rolling out a Premium Brand in the U.S..
Albertsons and Save-A-Lot are rumored to be up for sale.
Previously Cerberus, which owns the Albertsons LLC stores — now transitioning to Albertsons Market — was reported to have been in talks to acquire all of Supervalu, but was unable to secure financing.The Brit Corporation, Tesco, said they're reviewing their controversial chain, Fresh and Easy. Speculation has risen that the chain will shut down its' 13 Bay Area stores. Check out the inside scoop at Fresh & Easy Buzz.
Food Lion announced they have a new President.
#ShockerAlert: Walmart was added to yet another lawsuit surrounding wage and hour violations.
Washington Post has a great article: Walmart works with unions abroad, but not at home...
Its employees are not unionized in the United States, where the retailer has become infamous for its staunch opposition to labor groups. Even in Canada, it closed a store after workers there organized. But in the United Kingdom, Wal-Mart touts a growing roster of union employees and has negotiated contracts with entrenched labor groups in Brazil and Argentina for decades.
“We recognize those rights,” said John Peter “J.P.” Suarez , senior vice president of international business development at Wal-Mart. “In that market, that’s what the associates want, and that’s the prevailing practice.”Documents now show Walmart said 'No' to paying for fire safety at a factory in Bangladesh, where a fire broke out last month, and over 100 workers were killed. More at the New York Times.
CNN looks behind the Walmart walkouts and Fast Food strikes, asking, "What gives? Workers are fed up!"
Supermarket News looks at what could be the 2013 Food Trends.
Are you a UFCW / RWDSU member affected by Hurricane Sandy? Apply for assistance from your union now by clicking here.
And finally check out the Nation of Change's coverage of Walmart protests and walkouts.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
UFCW International President Challenges White House: Tell Walmart to Create Good Jobs & End the Poverty Cycle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following statement was issued today by Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), in advance of an event in the White House in which First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes retailers who are willing to expand their business into under served areas. Walmart is among the attendees.
“The First Lady’s commitment to addressing childhood obesity in the U.S. is laudable and the UFCW commends her for her enthusiasm for such a worthy endeavor. But with income disparity between the rich and the poor at more extreme levels than during the Great Depression, Walmart must be held accountable for its track record of lower standards for millions of retail workers.
“Walmart is more responsible than any other private employer in our country for creating poverty-level jobs that leave workers unable to purchase healthy food or provide a good life for their families.
“I met Walmart Associate Girshreila Green last month who told me that she got her job at the inner-city Crenshaw Walmart in Los Angeles through the welfare-to-work program. And after three years of work and an excellent employment record at what she calls the ‘ghetto Walmart,’ Girshreila still has a welfare card in her pocket, right along with her Walmart I.D. and Walmart discount card.
“There is no economic justification that our nation’s largest private employer should pay wages so low that any of its employees qualify for public assistance. But the fact that tens of thousands of Walmart associates qualify and utilize food stamps, Medicare, and Medicaid is reason enough that the White House should join with our union and tell Walmart – enough is enough.
“Our national economic crisis is made worse by companies like Walmart suppressing wages for its 1.4 million hourly workers who live and work in communities across the country.
“Walmart claims it wants to open stores in urban markets like Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and other major cities. Workers, community leaders and consumers in each of those cities have called on Walmart to commit to providing good jobs that pay wages high enough to improve the lives of workers in those cities. The fact is, when Walmart opens in a community, it replaces what were good jobs with poverty-level ones. Walmart continues to drive the cycle of poverty by lowering wage rates and preventing associates from lifting themselves out of economic insecurity.
“Millions of grocery workers serve communities of every income level and hold good jobs with fair wages, affordable health care, and a voice on the job. The White House should laud employers who are fueling economic recovery by creating good jobs where workers can afford to take care of their families and buy the healthy food their children deserve.”
Making Change at Walmart seeks to promote the American values of equality, dignity and respect in the workplace. The campaign is making change by working directly with Walmart Associates to claim the respect on the job they deserve, holding Walmart corporate managers accountable to hourly employees and the public for their practices and joining with community leaders in major cities across America to make sure that any new jobs offered by Walmart meet strong standards for healthy, growing communities.
“The First Lady’s commitment to addressing childhood obesity in the U.S. is laudable and the UFCW commends her for her enthusiasm for such a worthy endeavor. But with income disparity between the rich and the poor at more extreme levels than during the Great Depression, Walmart must be held accountable for its track record of lower standards for millions of retail workers.
“Walmart is more responsible than any other private employer in our country for creating poverty-level jobs that leave workers unable to purchase healthy food or provide a good life for their families.
“I met Walmart Associate Girshreila Green last month who told me that she got her job at the inner-city Crenshaw Walmart in Los Angeles through the welfare-to-work program. And after three years of work and an excellent employment record at what she calls the ‘ghetto Walmart,’ Girshreila still has a welfare card in her pocket, right along with her Walmart I.D. and Walmart discount card.
“There is no economic justification that our nation’s largest private employer should pay wages so low that any of its employees qualify for public assistance. But the fact that tens of thousands of Walmart associates qualify and utilize food stamps, Medicare, and Medicaid is reason enough that the White House should join with our union and tell Walmart – enough is enough.
“Our national economic crisis is made worse by companies like Walmart suppressing wages for its 1.4 million hourly workers who live and work in communities across the country.
“Walmart claims it wants to open stores in urban markets like Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and other major cities. Workers, community leaders and consumers in each of those cities have called on Walmart to commit to providing good jobs that pay wages high enough to improve the lives of workers in those cities. The fact is, when Walmart opens in a community, it replaces what were good jobs with poverty-level ones. Walmart continues to drive the cycle of poverty by lowering wage rates and preventing associates from lifting themselves out of economic insecurity.
“Millions of grocery workers serve communities of every income level and hold good jobs with fair wages, affordable health care, and a voice on the job. The White House should laud employers who are fueling economic recovery by creating good jobs where workers can afford to take care of their families and buy the healthy food their children deserve.”
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Videos of Girshreila Green speaking out about her experience as a Walmart associate can be found at: http://vimeo.com/26640913 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTEuBHSvfFgMaking Change at Walmart seeks to promote the American values of equality, dignity and respect in the workplace. The campaign is making change by working directly with Walmart Associates to claim the respect on the job they deserve, holding Walmart corporate managers accountable to hourly employees and the public for their practices and joining with community leaders in major cities across America to make sure that any new jobs offered by Walmart meet strong standards for healthy, growing communities.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Tuesday News before Noon
Whole Foods to finish cleaning the Gowanus site by April. More @ The Gothamist.
Photographer Nathan Kensinger, has posted a very interesting, insightful history of the relationship between the Gowanus site and Whole Foods.
Also Crain's has reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to decide this month whether to take over the cleanup of the polluted Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal and designate it as a Superfund site.
The White House blog has released a video of Michelle Obama's visit to the Fresh Grocer in Philadelphia, Michelle speaks about the goals of removing all 'Food Deserts' in America in seven years, part of the First Lady's 'Let's Move' campaign.
UFCW Local 1360 (NJ) and Acme have come to a tentative agreement.
The AP has an earnings preview for BJ's Wholesale Club. The third largest wholesale operator in America expects to release earnings on Wednesday.
Harold Ford Jr. decides not to run for Senate.
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Photographer Nathan Kensinger, has posted a very interesting, insightful history of the relationship between the Gowanus site and Whole Foods.
Also Crain's has reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to decide this month whether to take over the cleanup of the polluted Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal and designate it as a Superfund site.
UFCW Local 1360 (NJ) and Acme have come to a tentative agreement.
The AP has an earnings preview for BJ's Wholesale Club. The third largest wholesale operator in America expects to release earnings on Wednesday.
Harold Ford Jr. decides not to run for Senate.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday Morning One Liners...
WSJ: Working two jobs and Still Underemployed.
Workers at a Woodman’s Food Market in Wisconsin will vote next week on whether to recover the union representation it lost earlier this year.
Tom Souzzi conceded defeat on Tuesday in the race for the Nassau County executive, a harsh setback for Mr. Suozzi, the Democratic incumbent who was widely regarded as a potential candidate for higher office.
Tom Souzzi: "No one saw this coming."
Labor leaders are heading to a Job Summit at the White House tomorrow, held by President Obama. The summit is gathering in order to address the urgent need to create jobs for the more than 26 million unemployed or underemployed workers looking for work in an economy in which there are more than six workers for every one job.
UFCW Local 1 began an organizing campaign at Weis Markets in Binghamton.
More on Local 1, who represents close to 3,800 employees of Penn Traffic, announced Tuesday they will be holding meetings about the company’s bankruptcy later in the week.
Fresh and Easy makes their California debut.
Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks are invading NYC, Gristedes and Duane Reade to put them up throughout stores.
7-Eleven announced plans for a Manhattan expansion. The expansion calls for 100 stores ranging from 1,700-3,500 square feet.
A Denver News Blog asks if a mail-in vote increases chances for ratification for members of Colorado's Local 7.
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians says its workers might boycott NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special Wednesday.
Amazon dominates Cyber Monday.
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Workers at a Woodman’s Food Market in Wisconsin will vote next week on whether to recover the union representation it lost earlier this year.
Tom Souzzi conceded defeat on Tuesday in the race for the Nassau County executive, a harsh setback for Mr. Suozzi, the Democratic incumbent who was widely regarded as a potential candidate for higher office.
Tom Souzzi: "No one saw this coming."
Labor leaders are heading to a Job Summit at the White House tomorrow, held by President Obama. The summit is gathering in order to address the urgent need to create jobs for the more than 26 million unemployed or underemployed workers looking for work in an economy in which there are more than six workers for every one job.
UFCW Local 1 began an organizing campaign at Weis Markets in Binghamton.
More on Local 1, who represents close to 3,800 employees of Penn Traffic, announced Tuesday they will be holding meetings about the company’s bankruptcy later in the week.
Fresh and Easy makes their California debut.
Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks are invading NYC, Gristedes and Duane Reade to put them up throughout stores.
7-Eleven announced plans for a Manhattan expansion. The expansion calls for 100 stores ranging from 1,700-3,500 square feet.
A Denver News Blog asks if a mail-in vote increases chances for ratification for members of Colorado's Local 7.
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians says its workers might boycott NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special Wednesday.
Amazon dominates Cyber Monday.
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