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The UFCW International Union, together with EBS and Franklin University, is introducing three full-ride undergraduate scholarship opportunities for UFCW members and their families!

April 8, 2026

New UFCW Scholarships Through Franklin University Partnership

The UFCW International Union, together with EBS and Franklin University, is introducing three full-ride undergraduate scholarship opportunities for UFCW members and their families!

A member at B & A Seafood.

April 7, 2026

B & A Seafood Workers Ratify New Union Contract – 3/09/2026

On Monday, March 9, workers at B & A Seafood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ratified a new union contract.

UFCW Local 152 staff with retirees Greg Torian and Jose Echevarria.

March 27, 2026

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.

Retirees Jose Echevarria and Greg Torian at the recent Shop Steward Seminar.

March 25, 2026

Union Representative Jose Echevarria Retires After 38 Years

UFCW Local 152 VP/Union Representative Jose Echevarria has retired after 38 years of union membership.

Union Representative Greg Torian, President Danny Ross, and Union Representative Jose Echevarria.

March 24, 2026

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.

UFCW Local 152 is proud to announce a partnership with the NCAAR to offer our members free Narcan training.

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 31, 2026
A worker at Berks voting.
Published by UFCW Local 152 at March 31, 2026
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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!
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January 3, 2025
The negotiating committee for Berks, 2025.
Published by UFCW Local 152 at January 3, 2025
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Union Members at Berks Foods Unite to Ratify New Contract – 12/7/2024

On December 7, approximately 100 members at Berks Foods in Reading, PA stood united and ratified a new union contract!
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December 6, 2021
Members of Berks Packing at the contract ratification meeting on 11/30/21.
Published by UFCW Local 152 at December 6, 2021
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More Than 80 Members at Berks Packing Ratify New Union Contract – 11/30/2021

  On Tuesday, November 30th, UFCW Local 152 members at Berks Packing, Inc. in Reading, Pennsylvania ratified a new three-year union contract! […]
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