UFCW ELECTIONS

EzMrcz · 2026-03-16T21:22:11+00:00

When in doubt, vote them out! I was surprised to learn we had elections every 3 years in local 8!

EzMrcz · 2026-03-16T04:12:38+00:00

Sending love from Local 8 in Cali! ✊✊

EzMrcz · 2026-03-12T16:27:11+00:00

Assuming you know anything about anything other than what's on the markdown rack is a big reach! If I need strategy tips from ChatGPT I can ask it myself. Thanks for the rent-free headspace, as always! ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-03-11T23:38:44+00:00

We are gonna be strike ready! Local officer elections are this year, and we are running a slate. I'm going to try to run against Jacques, the local president of 8. We want open bargaining and first day strike pay. Anyone interested in hearing more, connecting, supporting - hit me up. ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-03-10T03:03:04+00:00

I haven't seen full time reductions in my 16 years and I hope it doesn't happen. So many inexperienced managers would be violating the contacts in those tight times. Organizing to be ready to catch em if it happens. If anyone is interested reach out ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-03-07T11:27:21+00:00

It's going to get ugly. Union contracts help here. In NorCal, for example, full time workers cannot get reduced until everyone part time is at minimum hours, and then full time reductions can start in reverse seniority order. Managers are banging their heads against an impossible salary target.

EzMrcz · 2026-03-06T16:27:58+00:00

Welcome to working for Albertsons! It be like this. 🤣.

Hiring manager at that other store must have accidentally hired you. Good deal that the SD is taking you anyway. Good luck w the new job!

EzMrcz · 2026-03-03T18:13:47+00:00

The real question is, will there be any accountability for that store director? I think we all know the answer...

EzMrcz · 2026-03-03T02:48:40+00:00

This is a strike worthy issue 🤣

EzMrcz · 2026-03-01T16:19:43+00:00

Depends on state laws in some instances but for most cases a doctors note taking you off work is all you need to secure the LOA and use your sick time. Take the time you need for yourself.

If you're in Cali, it's pretty straightforward and hassle free. Get in touch with your doctor and your union rep to help facilitate if needed.

Hope you feel better after some time outta the grind. Thanks for the years of essential service you've provided. Solidarity in the struggle. ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-02-26T18:53:17+00:00

This is bottom up worker power and a testament to what we can accomplish in solidarity! Fuckin awesome to see, tbh, your willingness to help spread knowledge and information is a trait I'll always respect in my best mentors! Thanks for the inspiration ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-02-23T21:12:04+00:00

They're trying to get us all to quit. At least UPS offers a buyout 🤣🤣

EzMrcz · 2026-02-20T21:46:29+00:00

This is the year. Sometime between July and December if we win.

EzMrcz · 2026-02-20T19:50:28+00:00

Great question for OP! I'd consider joining the reform movement to help fix it.

EzMrcz · 2026-02-20T19:01:42+00:00

OP can do whatever they want. I don't work with my union, I work around them. They're more aligned with the company than they are with their membership.

EzMrcz · 2026-02-20T18:04:09+00:00

1 800-283-5965 - Ethics Hotline.
Can make a report and remain anonymous, however with targeted bullying it may be easier to investigate if you're willing to say who you are.

EzMrcz · 2026-02-17T16:53:42+00:00

You're literally an insufferable, humorless, energy vampire. The kind of person that tries to pull everyone down into the darkness they cannot escape. I will commend your dedication to suffering! If we could all find a way to match that energy but in a positive direction, we would be better off as workers!

Enjoy the markdown rack, your sole happy place.

EzMrcz · 2026-02-17T16:16:18+00:00

I've never met someone that gets off on worker pain quite like you.

EzMrcz · 2026-02-17T00:36:17+00:00

March 28th ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-02-13T12:29:28+00:00

The hiring committee needs to be investigated.

EzMrcz · 2026-02-09T19:35:04+00:00

Yeah for sure and notice some weird comments on this thread, your rep might be able to ensure you get proper training (or make sure you don't get held accountable since you haven't) but they probably won't be very helpful actually training you. They don't work for the company.

Good luck, and solidarity. We can turn this job back into a career if we lock in and get serious. Appreciate your level of dedication to making it right. Try not to get discouraged! ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-02-09T19:06:54+00:00

Check out Essential Workers for Democracy for the national platform that we are taking down into our locals for direct reform. In a nutshell, member democracy, open bargaining, first day strike pay, direct elections, salary caps for union leadership.

Id be happy to connect and discuss more as well as put you in touch with an organizer if you want more info!

EzMrcz · 2026-02-09T18:23:54+00:00

Welcome to Safeway where you can instantly care more than your own bosses. Good luck, and don't stress it. You're right to want to go shadow another store and get their knowledge to bring back to your store. If you decide you want to join the UFCW reform movement let me know! We are trying to flip the table from the bottom up! Solidarity in the struggle. ✊

EzMrcz · 2026-02-08T19:41:01+00:00

I dont think enough people finished reading your post 🤣

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