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Want to know what’s new at your union? You’ve come to the right place. Browse the posts below for the latest news and announcements at UFCW Local 152.

March 10, 2021

Members at Southgate Health Care Center Ratify New Contract – 3/4/2021

On Thursday, March 4th, UFCW Local 152 members at Southgate Health Care Center in Carneys Point, NJ came together and ratified a strong new union contract!
March 2, 2021
Brian String and a member attending the Acme (Meat) contract ratification on 9/16/2020.

Message From The President – Winter 2021

As seen in the Unity: Winter 2021 – President’s Report. See past copies of the Unity here.   Vaccine Priority for America’s […]
January 26, 2021

Where And When Can I Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?

  As states roll out their vaccination plans, a common question we keep hearing is, “Where and when can I […]
January 25, 2021
The Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications!

Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Fund Is Now Accepting Applications For 2021

  Great news! The Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for 2021! This scholarship is […]
January 19, 2021
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UFCW Named On NJ.com’s “21 People and Places To Watch in Cannabis”

  UFCW was named on NJ.com’s “21 people and places to watch in the N.J. cannabis space in 2021,” an […]
January 12, 2021
Cannabis plant

Verano NJ Workers Will Become UFCW Members – 1/12/2021

  UNION WIN! Today, employees of the medical cannabis company Verano NJ will become UFCW members. An article was published […]
December 22, 2020
UFCW Local 152 staff with the holiday gift baskets, 2020.

UFCW Local 152 Staff Delivers Holiday Food Baskets – 12/21/2020

With plenty of help from the Village ShopRite store in Somers Point, each year UFCW Local 152 distributes food baskets to members in need.
December 21, 2020
A member voting on the Lassonde Pappas contract in 2020.

Lassonde Pappas Members Overwhelmingly Vote To Ratify New Contract – 12/17/2020

  A Strong Contract After several months of negotiations, On Thursday, December 17th, UFCW Local 152 members at Lassonde Pappas […]
December 17, 2020
The Negotiating Committee for UMC at Bristol Glen: Stephanie Anistevich, Jerri Desposito, Peggy Albert and Jo-Ellen Kwiatkowsky.

Members at United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen Overwhelmingly Vote to Ratify New Contract – 12/16/2020

  On Wednesday, December 16th, UFCW Local 152 members at United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen in Newton, New Jersey […]
December 9, 2020
The Negotiating Committee for the Goya Foods contract in Pedricktown, NJ

Goya Foods in Pedricktown, NJ Ratify Strong New Contract – 12/08/2020

On Tuesday, December 8th, UFCW Local 152 members at Goya Foods in Pedricktown, New Jersey came together and ratified a strong new contract!
November 25, 2020
Members at Bevco Service, Inc. voting at the ratification meeting on 11/19/2020.

Members at Bevco Service Ratify New Contract – 11/19/2020

On Thursday, November 19th, UFCW Local 152 members at Bevco Service, Inc. in Edgewater Park, NJ came together and voted […]
November 22, 2020
President Brian String with Union Representative Carmine DelVicario and a member.

Message From The President – Fall 2020

As seen in the Unity: Fall 2020 – President’s Report. See past copies of the Unity here.   Change Through Unity The […]
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