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Workers at Columbia Care, a cannabis cultivation facility in Vineland, NJ, ratified their first union contract, capping off a years-long journey of determination and persistence!

July 3, 2025

Cannabis Workers at Columbia Care Stay Determined, Ratify First Contract

Workers at Columbia Care, a cannabis cultivation facility in Vineland, NJ, ratified their first union contract, capping off a years-long journey of determination and persistence!

Workers from Cape May County Prosecutor's Office at the contract ratification.

June 26, 2025

Clerical Workers at Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Achieve First Union Contract

Clerical workers at the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office in Cape May Court House, NJ, ratified their first union contract! Congratulations!

President Ross at a recent general membership meeting.

June 25, 2025

President’s Report: The Power of Sharing Your Union Experience

Read the Spring 2025 “President’s Report” by President Ross, an exclusive column featured in Unity, UFCW Local 152’s seasonal newsletter.

Part of the negotiating committee for Samuels Seafood at the ratification meeting, 2025.

June 24, 2025

200 Samuels Seafood Drivers and Dock Workers Ratify New Union Contract – 6/11/2025

On June 11th, 200 members at Samuels Seafood in Philadelphia ratified a new union contract!

The negotiating committee for Goya Foods at the ratification meeting, 2025.

June 20, 2025

200 Workers at Goya Foods in Jersey City, NJ Overwhelmingly Ratify New Union Contract – 6/4/2025

On June 4th, 200 workers at Goya Foods in Jersey City, NJ, overwhelmingly voted to ratify their new union contract with a vote of 171-3.

The negotiating committee for George Wells at the ratification meeting, 2025.

June 16, 2025

George L. Wells Meat Company Unanimously Ratifies New Union Contract – 5/29/2025

On May 29, ten workers at George L. Wells Meat Company in Philadelphia unanimously ratified a new union contract!

August 3, 2021
President Brian String Issues Letters to Officials at Acme Markets and ShopRite Supermarkets
Published by UFCW Local 152 at August 3, 2021
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President Brian String Issues Letters to Acme Markets and ShopRite Supermarkets – 8/03/2021

  On Tuesday, August 3rd, UFCW Local 152 President Brian String issued letters to officials at Acme Markets and Wakefern […]
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January 26, 2021
Published by UFCW Local 152 at January 26, 2021
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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 […]
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September 4, 2020
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Published by UFCW Local 152 at September 4, 2020
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Labor Day Message From President Brian String

  Dear Members of UFCW Local 152: On this Labor Day, America will pause to reflect on the accomplishments of […]
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June 15, 2020
Shop Steward Nicole Browning voting at the ratification for The Borough of Bradley Beach on 6/09/2020.
Published by UFCW Local 152 at June 15, 2020
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Borough of Bradley Beach Members Unanimously Ratify New Contract – 6/09/2020

  On Tuesday, June 9th, UFCW Local 152 members at the Borough of Bradley Beach, New Jersey unanimously voted to […]
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June 12, 2020
President Brian String Issues Second Letter to ACME Markets Officials
Published by UFCW Local 152 at June 12, 2020
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President Brian String Issues Second Letter to ACME Markets

  On Friday, June 12, UFCW Local 152 President Brian String issued another letter to Acme Markets officials describing the […]
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May 12, 2020
President Brian String Issues Letter to ACME Markets Officials
Published by UFCW Local 152 at May 12, 2020
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President Brian String Issues Letter to ACME Markets Officials

  On Tuesday, May 12, UFCW Local 152 President Brian String issued a letter to Acme Markets officials describing the […]
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April 29, 2020
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Published by UFCW Local 152 at April 29, 2020
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UFCW: Trump Order to Keep Meatpacking Plants Open Must Include Immediate Action to Strengthen Coronavirus Testing & Safety Measures

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), America’s largest meatpacking union with 250,000 members […]
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April 28, 2020
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Published by UFCW Local 152 at April 28, 2020
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UFCW: Tyson and All Meatpacking Companies Must Act Immediately to Protect American Workers & Food Supply

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), America’s largest meatpacking union, called on Tyson […]
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April 28, 2020
Published by UFCW Local 152 at April 28, 2020
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Message for International Workers Remembrance Day 2020

  Dear Member, Today is International Workers Memorial Day, a day observed around the world to remember workers who were […]
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April 26, 2020
What is the #ShopSmart pledge?
Published by UFCW Local 152 at April 26, 2020
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#ShopSmart Campaign Urges Shoppers to Help Keep America’s Grocery Workers Safe & Grocery Stores Open

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), America’s largest food and retail union, highlighted […]
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April 23, 2020
UFCW International President Marc Perrone
Published by UFCW Local 152 at April 23, 2020
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America’s National Meatpacking Union Urges White House Task Force to Take Immediate Action to Protect Meatpacking Workers & National Food Supply

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, America’s largest meatpacking and food processing union, held a national […]
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April 20, 2020
A meatpacking worker giving a thumbs up.
Published by UFCW Local 152 at April 20, 2020
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UFCW Calls on USDA to Take Five Immediate Actions to Protect Meatpacking Workers and America’s Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak

  America’s Largest Food and Retail Union Urges USDA to Prioritize a Series of Critical Safety Actions, including Testing and […]
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