Tentative labor agreement averts major pork strike Master labor contract covers ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. Industry News January 9, 2025 No Comments International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance reach tentative agreement on new six-year Master Contact.Read More
UFCW reaches agreement with PSSI to offer union contracts to workers across the country The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union represents 1.3 million essential workers. Industry News June 22, 2023 No Comments UFCW international president releases statement on agreement with PSSI.Read More
Strike averted at Canadian Cargill plant Industry News December 6, 2021 No Comments High River, Alberta, plant provides 40% of Canada’s beef supply.Read More
Tyson Foods strengthens benefits for frontline workers Industry News September 3, 2021 No Comments Major union supports company’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement.Read More
UFCW, Meat Institute call on governors in all 50 states to prioritize vaccination of frontline meat & poultry workers Industry News December 24, 2020 No Comments Governors are urged to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for frontline meat and poultry workers, in accordance with official Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance. Read More
Executive order to keep meat plants open draws praise from industry groups. Industry News April 29, 2020 No Comments UFCW calls for president to do more to protect meat plant employees from COVID-19.Read More
UFCW files lawsuit to stop new swine inspection rules Industry News October 9, 2019 No Comments Union alleges that speeding up lines would decrease food safety, cause worker injuries.Read More
UNION launches Charcuterie Crisps Industry News March 14, 2019 No Comments New crisps line provides a snackable, modern take on charcuterie.Read More
Tyson Foods, UFCW expand workplace safety efforts Industry News April 10, 2018 No Comments Company, union collaboration called a model for the food industry.Read More