News & Announcements Archives

Check this page for all of UFCW Local 152’s news- and announcement-related articles.

March 31, 2026
A worker at Berks voting.

Maintenance Workers at Berks Packing Win Union Election – 2/20/2026

On Friday, February 20, the maintenance department at Berks Packing came together and chose UFCW Local 152 to be their voice on the job!
March 27, 2026
UFCW Local 152 staff with retirees Greg Torian and Jose Echevarria.

President’s Report: Dignity and Pride in Retirement

President Ross proudly recognizes the retirement of longtime union representatives who spent their careers standing up for working people.
March 25, 2026
Retirees Jose Echevarria and Greg Torian at the recent Shop Steward Seminar.

Union Representative Jose Echevarria Retires After 38 Years

UFCW Local 152 VP/Union Representative Jose Echevarria has retired after 38 years of union membership.
March 24, 2026
Union Representative Greg Torian, President Danny Ross, and Union Representative Jose Echevarria.

Union Representative Greg Torian Retires After 45 Years

Longtime Union Representative Greg Torian is heading into retirement, following a nearly 50-year career in the Labor Movement.
March 17, 2026

Save a Life: Free Narcan Training Available in April 2026

UFCW Local 152 is proud to announce a partnership with the NCAAR to offer our members free Narcan training.
March 16, 2026
The Botanist workers at their ratification meeting, February 2026.

The Botanist Workers Ratify New Union Contract – 2/26/2026

Workers at The Botanist in Egg Harbor Township and Collingswood, New Jersey, recently ratified a new union contract. Congratulations!
February 25, 2026

UFCW Charity Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2026

The UFCW Charity Foundation, a scholarship offered by the UFCW International Union, is now accepting applications for 2026!
February 20, 2026
The union negotiating committee for Uptown Bakeries, 2026.

Over 300 Workers at Uptown Bakeries Ratify New Union Contract – 2/10/2026

On Tuesday, February 10, over 300 union members at Uptown Bakeries in Bridgeport, NJ, ratified a new union contract!
February 18, 2026
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional committee at the ratification meeting, 2026.

500 Workers at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional Ratify New Union Contract – 2/10/2026

On Tuesday, February 12, five hundred union members at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional ratified a new union contract!
February 12, 2026
Borough of Highlands logo on an ocean background.

Workers at the Borough of Highlands Ratify New Union Contract – 1/12/2026

On Monday, January 12, supervisory employees at the Borough of Highlands in Highlands, NJ, voted to ratify a new union contract!
February 6, 2026
President Ross addressing a crowd.

General Membership Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The next General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00am and 7:00pm at various locations.
February 4, 2026
Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship winners from 2025.

Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Now Accepting Applications for 2026

The Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for 2026!
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